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Jan 2025
13m 59s

Elementary | Not Cooked Enough

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When you travel in China, you're sure to encounter some unusual cuisine. Today's Mandarin podcast is about a peculiar and popular dish: drunken shrimp. Listen to this podcast and learn all about this culinary wonder. Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1257

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