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as Part of a Chinese Meal, or 2 as a Single Dish.Easy
By Ken Hom
Published 1990
Without a doubt, the Qu family cooked the best meals I had in Beijing. Made from the freshest ingredients, the dishes were simple and traditional, yet burst with flavour. We enjoyed them in a warm, friendly ambience, with a hospitality that comes only with homecooked food. One early, warm summer evening, Mrs. Qu prepared a quick and easy salad that was unusual but delightfully refreshing. It consisted of fresh tomatoes and two types of eggs, hard-boiled chicken eggs and preserved duck eg