In Nanjing, there’s a saying that captures the city’s soul: “No duck can ever leave Nanjing alive.” It’s a joke, but it’s grounded in truth. This ancient capital, once known as Jinling, consumes an astonishing number of ducks each year. And at the heart of this duck devotion is one dish: Nanjing salted duck…
In the ancient capital of Nanjing, where duck is practically a religion, no dish captures the city’s soul quite like duck blood vermicelli soup (鸭血粉丝汤). Served in steaming bowls from humble street stalls to modern chain restaurants, this fragrant, nourishing soup has become the undisputed “food business card” of Nanjing – a taste that…