Eating in China
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Zepu carp grilled on tamarisk branches

泽普红柳烤鱼Zépǔ hóngliǔ kǎoyú

Carp grilled on hongliu branches and served with onion, tomato and cumin.

Heat
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Region
Xinjiang
Type
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The Zepu preparation uses carp.

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Grilled fish, cumin and a woody aroma.

Chili heat
Heat not recorded
How it’s made
Secure prepared carp on branches, grill over charcoal and season.

The Zepu preparation uses carp.

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Associated with Xinjiang.

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