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Peking Duck

Peking Duck is a delicious dish made with a special kind of duck. The duck is raised in a very special way, so that it gets very big and very juicy. Then, the duck is cooked in a special way where it is hung up and roasted in an oven until it is nice and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

To serve the Peking Duck, it is cut up into small pieces and put on a plate. Then, you add some yummy things like hoisin sauce, scallions, and cucumbers. You take a small, round pancake and put all of these things inside like a little taco.

When you take a bite, you get the crispy skin of the duck, the juicy meat, and the yummy sauces and veggies all in one delicious bite. It's a really popular dish in China and many people around the world enjoy it too!