A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Slender hollow pieces that may curl or flatten when cut and cooked; often valued for a springy, crisp bite.
In the kitchen
Cooked pieces may be included in Nanjing duck-blood vermicelli soup. They add a different texture from soft duck liver.
This means duck intestines, not pork intestines or duck gizzards. It is an animal ingredient; preparation, seasoning and the offal selection vary by shop.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有鸭肠吗？
Does this dish contain Duck intestines?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
