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Noun
1. Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (var. of shark fin soup); Buddha's Temptation; fotiaoqiangFood, cooking
Wikipedia definition
2. Buddha Jumps Over the WallBuddha Jumps Over the Wall, or fó tiào qiáng, is a variety of shark fin soup in Cantonese and Fujian cuisine. Since its creation during the Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1912), the dish has been regarded as a Chinese delicacy known for its rich taste, usage of various high-quality ingredients and special manner of cooking. The dish's name is an allusion to the dish's ability to entice the vegetarian monks from their temples to partake in the meat-based dish. It is high in protein and calcium.
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Other forms
佛跳牆 【ファッチューチョン】佛跳牆 【フォーティャオチァン】

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