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Smack that Cuke Up: Smashed Cucumbers with Garlic (Pai Huang Gua 派黄瓜)

The two scant weeks of Beijing’s Spring flew by in a wink and though we are barely into May, its 30 degrees outside and I think I can safely say it’s summer in the ‘Jing. Summer means stifling heat, sweaty … Continue reading

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Deep-Fry Your Chili: Stir-Fried Cabbage (炒卷心菜)

Is there an easier dish to cook that’s this ridiculously addictive? I’d say…no. And will have words with anyone who dare say otherwise.  I had a craving for this simple fare one day, bought two heads of cabbage and ate … Continue reading

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Recipes for Egg Crepe Sauces (jianbing 煎饼), part 1 of 4

How many jianbing photos does a blog need, really? We think it’s important that the unabated love affair with jianbing on Beijing Haochi continues with these photos from a vendor located off the corner of Jiaodaokou Dajie and Gulou Dajie.  … Continue reading

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