“Waxed” meat
by Qiu Li Min

H ow do you keep meat from going bad without refrigeration? One of
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Zhuang “Waxed” meat
the solutions devised by ethnic groups in China is to make “waxed” meat – dried meat with a tough, glossy surface impervious to bacteria and mold. Cut into strips and cooked with rice or vegetables, it can be used to impart a unique flavor to all sorts of dishes. Contrary to its name, there is actually no wax used in its
preparation at all. I had never really thought about what went into making waxed meat until I found my Zhuang neighbor smoking meat right on her doorstep! [Full Story]



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T o enter the home of a person is have a glimpse of his life. Every minority
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A village Yi home in Sichuan.
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Living room of a traditional Zhuang house.
group in China has a typical style of building developed over the years to suit their unique lifestyles, and constructed from building materials that are locally available. All will have spaces for sleeping, cooking and storage, and many will provide shelter for animals too! Read about: