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Where It's At
Cheng Du is the capital of the Sichuan province in the
cultural centre of south-west China. Although like most Chinese
cities it has become more affluent in recent years, a stroll
through the city's back-streets discloses vibrant markets
selling food, fresh produce and everyday goods, as well as
crafts peddled by local artisans.
Foods to Find Here
Sichuan is renowned the world over for it's spicy cuisine
and incredible variety of dishes. The produce on offer at
the food markets in Cheng Du reflect the unique tastes of
the Sichuan people. Typical foodstuffs include sesame oil,
spicy chicken, pork, duck, garlic & ginger, bean curd,
rice dishes and a bewildering array of sauces and much, much
more exotic fare which is quite strange to the unaccustomed
Western palate.
As few people in China have refrigerators, all the food at
the markets is brought in fresh. You can even cook up a snack
yourself at stalls which invite passers by to select their
own ingredients and place them in hot woks sizzling with hot,
spicy oil. |
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