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  2. Peking duck - Wikipedia

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    Peking duck is a dish from Beijing [a] that has been prepared since the Imperial era. The meat is characterized by its thin, crispy skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. Ducks bred especially for the dish are slaughtered after 65 days and seasoned before ...

  3. List of Chinese symbols, designs, and art motifs - Wikipedia

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    Butterflies. Butterfly/ butterflies. A common motif used in Chinese embroidery and in Chinaware. [12] The butterfly is a symbol of joy and summer. [12] It also implies long life, beauty and elegance. [6] Pair of butterflies. Pair of butterflies embroidered on clothing strengthens the energy of love.

  4. American Pekin - Wikipedia

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    The Pekin or White Pekin is an American breed of domestic duck, raised primarily for meat. [6][7] It derives from birds brought to the United States from China in the nineteenth century, [8] and is now bred in many parts of the world. [6] It is often known as the American Pekin to distinguish it from the German Pekin, a distinct and separate ...

  5. Chinese cuisine - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. Chinese cuisine comprises cuisines originating from China, as well as from Chinese people from other parts of the world. Because of the Chinese diaspora and the historical power of the country, Chinese cuisine has profoundly influenced many other cuisines in Asia and beyond, with modifications made to cater to local palates.

  6. National symbols of China - Wikipedia

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    Peking duck [13] China's globally recognized national dish is the Peking duck. [14] National Poet: Li Bai [15] [16] [17] Li Bai, also known as Li Bo, courtesy name Taibai, art name Qinglian Jushi, was a Chinese poet, acclaimed from his own time to the present as a brilliant and romantic figure who took traditional poetic forms to new heights.

  7. Peking Duck Recipe - AOL

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    Directions. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Use a knife to scrape any rough patches off the duck’s skin. Remove the innards if necessary, cut off the wing tips, and remove excess fat around the cavity opening. Rinse the duck and blanch in the boiling water for 4 minutes. Remove and pat dry with paper towels.

  8. Beijing cuisine - Wikipedia

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    A variant of hot pot of Northeast China origin. Its main ingredients are pickled Napa cabbage, cooked pork belly and other meats, and other typical dishes include leaf vegetables, mushrooms, wontons, egg dumplings, tofu, and seafood. The cooked food is usually eaten with a dipping sauce. Peking barbecue.

  9. Duck as food - Wikipedia

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    Duck breast topped with foie gras. Duck is particularly predominant in the Chinese cuisine—a popular dish is Peking duck.Duck meat is commonly eaten with scallions, cucumbers and hoisin sauce wrapped in a small spring pancake made of flour and water or a soft, risen bun known as gua bao.