China Postcard Opus 16 – Braised Duck Tongue

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I could literally fill all of these pages with postcards of the various cuisines that I was served over the last several years.  I have now tasted at least five different major cuisines that have included Hunan, Se Chuan, Shanghainese, Cantonese, and Mongolian.  As you can see from the picture, it is pretty easy to figure out what part of the duck that is.  Tongue of various animals is common in China, and duck tongue is particularly popular.  It is also often eaten on hikes as it makes a good snack and is actually quite nutritious, if also a bit tough to chew.  Let’s just say that it could be referred to as “Chinese beef jerky”.

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