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Pale-green luffa chunks and soft egg pieces in a shallow white bowl.
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Brown chicken pieces with chopped scallions and purple onion in a dark pan.ChickenGreen luffa pieces, pale seafood balls and strips of pink sausage on a white plate.PorkSliced beef and button mushrooms with green pepper pieces on a pale plate.BeefSmooth yellow steamed egg custard topped with chopped scallions and oil in a white bowl.EggTofu and dark century egg pieces topped with red chiles, green herbs and sesame in a white bowl.TofuGreen cucumber chunks and dark wood ear mushrooms topped with herbs and peanuts on a white plate.VegetablesShrimp and brown glass noodles with chopped chiles and scallions in a pale bowl.Fish & SeafoodWide brown rice noodles with beef and green chives on a white plate.Noodles
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Smooth yellow steamed egg custard topped with chopped scallions and oil in a white bowl.蒸菜

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Browse dishes →Corn rounds, pork ribs, carrot chunks and red dates in a black clay pot of clear soup.汤

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Glazed pork belly cubes and quail eggs coated in a dark sauce.BraisedGolden potato slices covered with chile sauce, cilantro and sesame in a dark pan.FryingGolden chicken wings coated with minced garlic and green herb flecks on a white plate.Pan-FryingSmall round golden pumpkin cakes in a white bowl.BakingGreen cucumber chunks and dark wood ear mushrooms topped with herbs and peanuts on a white plate.Cold DishesBrowned chicken pieces with garlic and cilantro in a black clay pot.One-PotPale boiled dumplings with folded edges on a white plate.Dumplings
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Beef strips and pale bean sprouts with green pepper.
Stir-Fry

Beef and Bean Sprout Stir-Fry

豆芽牛肉

Beef tenderloin and bean sprouts are stir-fried with garlic, dried chiles and green pepper, with vinegar added around the pan.

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Steamed pork rib pieces with chopped garlic and red chiles.
Steamed

Garlic Steamed Pork Ribs

蒜香蒸排骨

Pork ribs are marinated with fried garlic, chiles and fermented black beans, then steamed on a plate.

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Brown noodles with chicken pieces and green and red chile slices in a pan.
Stir-Fry

Chicken Noodles with Two Chiles

双椒鸡炒面

Chicken thigh, green and red chiles and Sichuan peppercorns are tossed with noodles and chili oil.

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Glazed pork ribs with red hawthorn pieces.
Braised

Hawthorn Braised Pork Ribs

山楂排骨

Pork ribs braise with deseeded hawthorn fruit, soy sauce and whole spices before the sauce is reduced.

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Thin pork slices and cucumber covered with red chili oil and chopped garlic.
Everyday cooking

Sliced Pork with Chili Oil and Garlic Sauce

红油蒜泥白肉

Cooked pork rump and cucumber are served with a garlic, chili oil and Sichuan pepper dressing.

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Rough green cucumber chunks dotted with garlic and red chili dressing.
Cold Dishes

Smashed Cucumber with Chili Oil and Mustard

拍黄瓜

Smashed cucumber is tossed with hot-oil garlic, aged vinegar, chili oil and a little mustard seasoning.

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Corn rounds, pork ribs, carrot chunks and red dates in a black clay pot of clear soup.
Soup & Stew

Pork Rib Soup with Corn and Carrot

排骨玉米胡萝卜汤

Pork ribs simmer with corn, carrot, red dates and dried tangerine peel in a clear soup finished with goji berries.

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Whole prawns covered in golden crumbs with red peppers and green herbs on a pale plate.
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Typhoon Shelter-Style Freshwater Prawns

避风塘炒罗氏虾

Whole freshwater prawns are pan-fried and tossed with garlic, peppers and a prepared typhoon-shelter-style seasoning.

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Glossy brown chicken wings and long rice cakes sprinkled with sesame on a white plate.
Braised

Cola Chicken Wings with Rice Cakes

可乐鸡翅年糕

Chicken wings and rice cakes simmer in a cola and soy sauce glaze, finished with white sesame seeds.

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Golden potato slices covered with chile sauce, cilantro and sesame in a dark pan.
Frying

Crispy Potato Slices with Sweet-Sour Chile Sauce

干锅土豆片

Double-fried potato slices are coated in a sweet-sour sauce with dried chiles, peppercorns, garlic and cilantro.

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Beef rib pieces and potatoes in a tomato sauce topped with chopped scallions.
Braised

Beef Ribs Braised with Tomatoes and Potatoes

番茄土豆炖牛排骨

Beef ribs and potatoes simmer in a prepared tomato hot-pot base, with fresh tomatoes added just before serving.

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Fried eggs with browned edges, green scallions and red peppers on a pale plate.
Pan-Frying

Fried Eggs with Vinegar and Chile Sauce

油醋爆蛋

Pan-fried eggs are coated in a tangy chopped-chile sauce with garlic, red pepper and scallions.

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Glazed diced chicken with peanuts, dried red chiles and scallion sections in a white bowl.Regional cooking

Sichuan

Chicken pieces, pale winter melon and orange cordyceps flowers in a dark pan.Regional cooking

Cantonese

Eggplant strips, dark century egg pieces and green peppers topped with chopped red chiles and sesame in a white bowl.Regional cooking

Hunan

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Tofu and dark century egg pieces topped with red chiles, green herbs and sesame in a white bowl.01Lu cuisine

Shandong

Glazed diced chicken with peanuts, dried red chiles and scallion sections in a white bowl.02Chuan cuisine

Sichuan

Chicken pieces, pale winter melon and orange cordyceps flowers in a dark pan.03Yue cuisine

Cantonese

Glossy brown chicken wings and long rice cakes sprinkled with sesame on a white plate.04Su cuisine

Jiangsu

Pale-green luffa chunks and soft egg pieces in a shallow white bowl.05Zhe cuisine

Zhejiang

Green luffa pieces, pale seafood balls and strips of pink sausage on a white plate.06Min cuisine

Fujian

Eggplant strips, dark century egg pieces and green peppers topped with chopped red chiles and sesame in a white bowl.07Xiang cuisine

Hunan

Brown mushrooms and pork pieces with red chiles and green garlic sprouts on a pale plate.08Hui cuisine

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