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Hungry Traveler: Sichuan

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ID: 0968 Elementary
We call it Szechuan, they call it Sichuan. Does Ants on a Tree really come with ants? Was it just a novelty dish? All just a joke on the American public? Well, now is your chance to find out. Learn about the Chinese cuisine embraced the world over: the hot and spicy Sichuan. And while you're at it, add a few more dishes to your ordering repertoire.
Tue Aug 19 2008 | Jenny , Ken
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
这么 zhème so; such
菜 cài dish
知道 zhīdào to know
川菜 Chuāncài Sichuan food
哇，这么多菜！
wā ，zhème duō cài ！
Wow, so many dishes!
我知道你喜欢川菜。来，尝尝水煮鱼。
wǒ zhīdào nǐ xǐhuan Chuāncài 。lái ，cháng chang shuǐzhǔyú 。
I know you like Sichuan food. Come, taste the spicy boiled fish.
嗯，好吃！
ng4 ，hǎochī ！
Oh, very tasty!
辣子鸡也不错。
làzǐjī yě bùcuò 。
Chili pepper chicken isn't bad either.
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