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How difficult is vegetarian food outside China’s biggest cities?
I am vegetarian and will visit both major cities and smaller towns. What should I prepare before I go, and what wording helps avoid meat broth, lard or hidden meat in otherwise vegetable dishes?
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Eva ThompsonAug 23
Save a clear Chinese dietary card on your phone and ask about cooking oil and broth, not only the visible ingredients. Buddhist restaurants can be a helpful option but are not everywhere.
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Anna MeierAug 23
Learn a few simple phrases and be flexible with regional dishes. Plain vegetable, tofu and rice dishes are often easier than trying to recreate a Western vegetarian menu.