A TASTE OF Beijing
Beijing北京
Explore Beijing through roast duck, noodles, lamb hotpot and small sweet snacks. Cooks and shops make their own versions.
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GuideBeijing food guide: breakfast, classics & snacks
Start the morning with a flatbread, a fried ring or a bowl of chaogan. Save roast duck or lamb hot pot for a shared meal, and compare pea cakes with candied fruit for a smaller sweet bite. The breakfast guide explains douzhi and how to choose your first morning order.
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Beijing breakfast: what to eat and how to order
Choose a sesame-paste flatbread for a layered bite, chaogan for a garlic-rich bowl with pork offal, or douzhi with a crisp jiaoquan ring for a distinctive fermented taste. Douzhi is made from mung-bean liquid; it is not soy milk. Start with the texture and flavour you want, then use the Chinese names below.
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