Xianbi

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Xianbi (咸屄) is a popular snack in Southeastern and Northern China. It consists of a chunk of meat - usually the lowest grade - often dressed with seaweed (海草) around the edges and generally has a hole in the middle where it can be skewered. It has become so popular, in fact, that it is rapidly becoming almost ubiquitous throughout the rest of China. It is generally served warm, and it is seasoned similarly to fish chuanr (鱼串儿). It is also exceptionally salty, and is usually accompanied by a warm beverage. Xianbi is commonly eaten in conjunction with a form of chicken strip (鸡鸡), although this is also a new custom.

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