Dinner back in China

After almost two full weeks of thoroughly enjoying western food, by the time we wrapped up our trip home we both were looking forward to Chinese food again.

That's not something that I presumed I'd ever be saying, but even on the flight Tina was talking about how good it would be to have authentic Chinese noodles, and to get to the market and stock up on all of their fresh fruits. We'd both definitely been yearning for a pomelo, that is one fruit that we will really miss when we are all said and done here.

Our first night back, in Shanghai, we ended up eating at a small noodle shop and satisfying our noodle cravings. This just moved Tina on to a strong desire for her spicy chilies fish dinner and so upon returning to Xiamen our first dinner was at what is fast becoming a local regular restaurant.

Tina orders the fish plate and I scan for something to eat and pick the duck with peppers selection. This is where sometimes I, or we actually, forget all that China can offer when you get food. Shortly after ordering a steaming pot with a chopped up duck was delivered to the table, complete with the duck head peering over the lip of the pot. The meat was good, after you worked it off of the bone, and this wasn't nice breast pieces, but the meat at all of the joints and wherever else you can get it. You had to work to get the meat off of the bones.

All said and done, it was a great meal, but it does quickly bring you back to a realization of how different Chinese and western food preparations really are. In the bowl was also the lower part of the duck bill, and I did try that along with the duck foot that was also included. A little more work then I'd like, but really tasty meat.

Tina stuck mainly with her fish and politely declined to try the duck's head.