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Karamay Cold Noodle Sheets 克拉玛依凉皮
Karamay Cold Noodle Sheets (克拉玛依凉皮) is a cold wheat-noodle dish from Karamay (克拉玛依), Xinjiang (新疆), distinguished by its seasoned soup.
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Barkol Flaky Baked Bread 巴里坤油酥馍
Barkol Flaky Baked Bread (巴里坤油酥馍) is a round, flaky baked bread from Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County (巴里坤哈萨克自治县) in Hami (哈密), Xinjiang.
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Barkol Steamed Bread 巴里坤蒸饼
Barkol Steamed Bread (巴里坤蒸饼) is a steamed cake from Barkol Kazakh Autonomous County (巴里坤哈萨克自治县) in Hami (哈密), Xinjiang.
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Hami Mutton with Braised Flatbread 哈密羊肉焖饼
Hami Mutton with Braised Flatbread (哈密羊肉焖饼) is a dish of mutton braised under layers of paper-thin, hand-rolled flatbread, from Hami (哈密) in Xinjiang.
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Khorgos Flour-Filled Lung 霍尔果斯面肺子
Khorgos Flour-Filled Lung (霍尔果斯面肺子) is listed among the local specialties of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang. The term 面 points to noodles or flour-based food.
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Shihezi Cold Noodle Sheets 石河子凉皮
Shihezi Cold Noodle Sheets (石河子凉皮) is a sour-spicy wheat-sheet snack from Shihezi (石河子), Xinjiang (新疆).
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Stuffed three treasures 煎酿三宝
The fish paste is springy, eggplant becomes soft, pepper stays firmer and tofu adds a mild center. Sauces bring sweetness or heat.
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Roasted chestnuts 炒栗子
Warm kernels are sweet, floury and nutty, with a softer center and toasted aroma. They become firmer as they cool.
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Duck-egg oyster pancake 鸭蛋蚝饼
The pancake contrasts briny, juicy oysters with rich egg and a browned exterior, sometimes with a softer, slightly chewy middle.
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Hong Kong imitation-fin savoury soup 碗仔翅
Expect a smooth, lightly sticky broth with fine slippery strands and small pieces of meat or mushroom. Vinegar adds sharpness, while pepper contributes a different kind of warmth from chilli oil.
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Put chai ko cup puddings 砵仔糕
The pudding has a springy, cohesive bite with soft beans. It differs from silky spoonable tofu pudding.
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Hong Kong-Style Waffle 格仔饼
Hong Kong-Style Waffle (格仔饼), literally 'grid cake', is one of Hong Kong's common street snacks: a round waffle scored into small squares, spread with butter, peanut butter and condensed milk and folded in half.
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