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Hungry Traveler: Hunan

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ID: 0875 Elementary
Some cuisines should come with a fire marshall's warning. Not to fear, a cup of hot tea will be standing by to quell the flames. In this new series, we visit the red hot pastures of Hunan province--the spicy province living in the shadow of better known big brother Sichuan. You'll love or loathe us for introducing you to the food of this region. Listen to this podcast then get yourself to a restaurant.
Thu May 08 2008 | Jenny , Ken
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
你们 nǐmen you
这儿 zhèr5 here
什么 shénme what
菜 cài dish
你们这儿什么菜好吃？
nǐmen zhèr5 shénme cài hǎochī ？
What dishes here are good?
排骨和土豆丝。
páigǔ hé tǔdòusī 。
Spare ribs and shredded potatoes.
好。两个都要。微辣就行了。
hǎo 。liǎng ge dōu yào 。wēilà jiù xíng le 。
OK. I'll have them both. Just a little spicy is fine.
先生，你的菜。
xiānsheng ，nǐ de cài 。
Sir, here is your food.
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