Yogurt was most likely brought to China by the Mongolians, who are known to have consumed it every day at the time they invaded China. It also possibly travelled to Beijing along the Silk Road. Either way, yoghurt was originally … Read More
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How to Make Xiaolongbao (With Pork Gelatin Recipe Shortcuts)
One of the region’s most famous dishes, xiaolongbao (or soup dumplings), can be spotted streetside in towers of steaming bamboo baskets. The thin dumpling wrapper encases minced pork and liquified pork gelatin. To eat, you dip the dumpling in rice … Read More
UnTour Beijing’s Mongolian-Style Hotpot Recipe
Most visitors to Beijing know that Peking Duck is a must-do dining experience. But if you’ve got a few days in the city, hotpot is not to be missed as well. Check out our Mongolian-style hotpot recipe below. Mongolian-style hotpot … Read More
Beijing Hotpot Dipping Sauce Recipe
If you’ve been on our Old Beijing Dinner Tour, you know the almost pure ecstasy that is the sesame dipping sauce. Although we haven’t been able to get our hands on our vendor’s exact Beijing hotpot recipe, here’s a few … Read More