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Huangqiao Sesame Flatbread 黄桥烧饼
Huangqiao Sesame Flatbread (黄桥烧饼) is a baked flatbread from Huangqiao town (黄桥镇) in Taixing (泰兴), Jiangsu, made from flour, oil and sesame and baked to a golden colour with a crisp crust.
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Qintong Fish Cakes 溱潼鱼饼
Qintong Fish Cakes (溱潼鱼饼) are cakes of chopped fish paste, first pan-fried and then braised in stock, from the old water town of Qintong (溱潼) in Jiangyan District (姜堰区), Taizhou (泰州).
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Cartwheel Fried Pastry 车轮饼
Cartwheel Fried Pastry (车轮饼) is a round, lard-fried sweet pastry from Yanghe (洋河), the liquor town in Sucheng district (宿城区) of Suqian (宿迁).
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Qianlong Tribute Pastry 乾隆贡酥
Qianlong Tribute Pastry (乾隆贡酥) is the other name of the Ye family sesame cake of Zaohe (皂河叶家烧饼) in Suyu district (宿豫区), Suqian (宿迁), Jiangsu.
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Suqian Rolled Noodle Sheets 宿迁擀面皮
Suqian Rolled Noodle Sheets (宿迁擀面皮) are steamed wheat sheets cut into strips and tossed cold with broth, chilli oil and fresh vegetables, a snack from Suqian (宿迁), Jiangsu.
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Jinhua crispy pastry 金华酥饼
The small cakes are crisp and crumbly with a salty, aromatic center; sesame and preserved greens give the main fragrance.
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Ningbo fried dough twists 油赞子
The narrow strands give a brittle crunch and toasted aroma, with sweetness or saltiness changing the finish. The texture is lighter than a dense filled pastry.
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Shepherd's-purse spring rolls 荠菜春卷
The wrapper becomes crisp and flaky while the greens bring a fresh, slightly earthy flavor to the soft center.
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Wenzhou fish cake 温州鱼饼
The slices are firm and springy rather than flaky like a plain fish fillet. Their mild savory flavor makes them suitable for a starter or noodle accompaniment.
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Taizhou stuffed pancake rolls 食饼筒
The wrapper stays supple while the mixed filling gives every bite a different texture and flavor. It can be much more filling than its thin exterior suggests.
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Shaoxing spiced broad beans 茴香豆
The beans are savory, gently aromatic and pleasantly mealy inside. Their mild seasoning makes them easy to eat slowly with a drink.
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Longyou fermented rice cake 龙游发糕
The crumb is soft and spongy, with a lightly fermented aroma and gentle sweetness. Warm slices are especially supple, while cooling makes them firmer.
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