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Definition
Sliced beef and beef offal in chili sauce; a classic Sichuan dish.
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How it's used
Despite the name, this dish rarely contains actual lung tissue in modern preparation. It is a classic Sichuan cold appetizer that relies heavily on numbing peppercorns and chili oil for its signature flavor profile. The name is a historical reference to a husband and wife team who perfected the recipe in Chengdu.
Measure word
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The sliced beef and offal at this shop is very famous.
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Common phrases
numbing and spicy sliced beef and offal
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