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What is Beijing cuisine?
What are some popular ingredients used in Beijing cuisine?
What are some famous Beijing dishes?
What are the main cooking techniques used in Beijing cuisine?

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It is very cold during winters in Beijing so people eat meat to help them keep warm.

The cooking style originates in the Imperial court, so the food must be "fit for an emperor". Hence, the cooking methods are rich such as brewing, deep frying, barbecuing, roasting and boiling.

Beijing dishes taste salty, fresh, tender, and have a variety of special flavoured sauces like broad-bean sauce.

Wheat is widely grown in the north of China, so noodles made from wheat flour replace the rice.

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Peking duck is a very special and delicious dish that has been enjoyed in China for over 700 years. It is a roasted meat dish that originated in the royal kitchens of Beijing and prepared only for the emperor and his family.

It is famous because even emperors, who were the rulers of China a long time ago, loved eating it. The recipe was a well-kept secret, passed down from one chef to another.

Over time, Peking duck became more widely available and gained popularity among the common people. People started enjoying it in restaurants and tea houses. It became a symbol of luxury and good taste.

The chef hangs the meat in an oven to roast. The oven burns wood from fruit trees to give the meat extra flavor.

Peking duck is served with cucumber, spring onion, and hoisin sauce. Steamed pancakes, made of rice flour, come with Peking Duck. People put the duck meat and the toppings on the pancake, then roll it up and eat it.