The Six-Century Journey of the Century Egg
Pidan, known in English as the century egg. It is the product of an ingenious folk tradition from 14th-century China.
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Virgin Boy Eggs: The Chinese Food Most Chinese People Have Never Tried
The story behind Dongyang's "Virgin Boy Eggs" isn't really about urine—it's about poverty, traditional medicine, and why some local traditions survive long after their original purpose has disappeared.