At the table
Share cut portions and let the hot filling cool before biting. Garlic and aged vinegar can be served alongside; dip a small corner if you want them.
Contains pork, wheat and sesame. Ask about other seasonings, dough additions and frying fat; request garlic or vinegar separately if preferred.
This representative centers on the reported pork-and-spice layered filling and fry-then-griddle method. No fixed leavening or scalded-dough technique is assumed. Other seasonings are not fully specified.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
This representative centers on the reported pork-and-spice layered filling and fry-then-griddle method. No fixed leavening or scalded-dough technique is assumed. Other seasonings are not fully specified.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory pork, sesame, scallion and warm spices.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp browned exterior, tender layered meat and dough.
- How it’s made
- Season minced pork shoulder with sesame oil, scallion, ginger, Sichuan-pepper-infused water and five-spice. Roll the filling into layers of wheat dough, fry and finish on a griddle. Dough details, frying fat and further seasonings vary.
This representative centers on the reported pork-and-spice layered filling and fry-then-griddle method. No fixed leavening or scalded-dough technique is assumed. Other seasonings are not fully specified.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Tianjin.
About this regional connection
Tianjin: Local culinary association; not a claim of exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有宝坻卷馅肉饼吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Baodi layered pork pie
Baodi cooks build distinct layers around the meat, combining frying and griddling. This layered structure distinguishes the pie from a broad thin meat pie with a single filling pocket.