🦆 Peking Duck
Peking duck originates from Beijing and is famous for its:
- Crispy, lacquered skin
- Tender meat
- Careful roasting technique
It’s traditionally served with:
- Thin pancakes
- Spring onions
- Cucumber
- Hoisin or sweet bean sauce
The duck is sliced tableside, and eating it is as much a ritual as a meal. It has long been associated with imperial cuisine and state banquets.
Other dishes often cited as “national”
Because of China’s 🇨🇳 vast regional diversity, other iconic dishes are sometimes mentioned:
- Mapo tofu (Sichuan)
- Kung Pao chicken
- Dumplings (jiaozi) – especially symbolic during Lunar New Year
- Chow mein / fried rice – globally known but regionally varied