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3 Fruits of the Earth

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A vegetable stir fry cooked in a wok on an electric range.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

Heilongjiang, the northernmost province in China’s Northeast, does not have a huge repertoire of famous recipes, but this one should definitely put it on the map. Simple and inspired, disānxiān takes three foreign imports—eggplants from the Middle East and potatoes and sweet peppers from the Americas—and transforms them into a local favorite.

It might seem rather Provençal in style on the surface, but a closer look shows that this is not the case at all: The inclusion of ginger sets this dish firmly in the realm of Chinese cooking. Pair this recipe with simply seasoned barbecued or braised meats for a true taste of the Northeast.

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