A FIELD GUIDE FOR CURIOUS EATERS

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Sichuan四川

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Sichuan 四川

A TASTE OF Sichuan

Diced chicken with peanuts and dried chili

宫保鸡丁

Diced chicken, peanuts and dried chilies in a tangy sauce.

2/5

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Beijing

Roast duck with crisp skin

北京烤鸭

Kid-friendly

0/5

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Guangdong

Fried pork in a sweet-tart sauce

咕噜肉

Kid-friendly

0/5

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Hong Kong · Guangdong

Stir-fried beef and wide rice noodles

干炒牛河

Kid-friendly

0/5

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Chongqing

Chongqing spicy noodles

重庆小面

Street food

3/5

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Beijing

Smooth sweet pea cake

豌豆黄

Street foodKid-friendly

0/5

Eating with kids

Gentle flavors and familiar textures.

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Gansu

Tianshui thick stirred cornmeal

天水馓饭

Kid-friendly

0/5

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Guangdong

Soft milk pudding set with fresh ginger juice

姜撞奶

Kid-friendly

0/5

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Diced chicken with peanuts and dried chili