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Jiangsu

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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AI illustration: A bowl of smooth white cooked fish balls with a few pale fishcake slices in clear broth.
Jiangsu

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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AI illustration: A shallow white bowl of pale translucent jelly or starch strips.
Jiangsu

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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Wenzhou fish cake · 温州鱼饼 · AI dish illustration
Zhejiang

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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