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ABBC broadcast high lighted la tiao, or hot strips, as a top snack for those under 25 in China.

"My favorite is dou pi, made with green bean flour and glutinous rice, from Hubei province. Hot strips are nothing compared to dou pi."

Yu Yawei, student in Changsha, Hunan province

"I love chicken feet; marinated, steamed or stewed. China has loads of tasty treats waiting to be discovered."

Su Fenghua, human resources manager in Quanzhou, Fujian province

"There are many snacks in Hebei province, but beng gan or stewed beef liver is ranked top by locals. It tastes a little burnt and goes well with liquor."

Zhang Tian, restaurant cashier in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province

"The best snack is ji jia chicken frames, of course. Smoked, roasted or deep-fried, they are best washed down with beer."

Zhou Yuzhi, freelancer in Shenyang, Liaoning province

Compiled by China Daily

(China Daily 02/26/2016 page2)