At the table
Cut thin slices from the large loaf. The firm crust takes more chewing than the softer center.
Contains wheat. Ask the baker about the full ingredients, including any milk or egg, if these matter to your diet.
Recipes vary; confirm the actual ingredients if you have dietary restrictions.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The bread can undergo three fermentations and be baked with a wood fire. Wheat-flour doughs and other ingredients differ among bakers.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Slightly sour and aromatic
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Firm crust and softer interior.
- How it’s made
- Ferment flour dough with hops and bake.
The bread can undergo three fermentations and be baked with a wood fire. Wheat-flour doughs and other ingredients differ among bakers.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Heilongjiang.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有大列巴吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Dalieba: Harbin’s Russian-Style Big Loaf
The name gives a clue: in Harbin usage, lieba comes from Russian khleb, “bread,” while da means “big.” An old saying that “the loaf is like a wok lid” recalls the oversized round breads that became part of the city’s Russian-influenced food culture.