At the table
Take small bites because the filling may be hot. Dip lightly in soy sauce or vinegar if provided; order soup separately if wanted.
Contains wheat and beef; sesame or soy may occur in seasoning and dips. A beef filling alone does not guarantee halal certification.
Selected filling uses beef, scallion, ginger and sesame oil. Pastry fat and extra seasonings vary; soup is not part of the filling.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Oils, seasonings and cooking equipment differ among makers.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory beef and scallion, with toasted pastry aroma.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp flaky outside and juicy inside.
- How it’s made
- A wheat wrapper with shortening layers encloses minced beef and is cooked on hot metal trays or a griddle.
Oils, seasonings and cooking equipment differ among makers.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Its origins are linked to Liaoning.
About this regional connection
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Ask if they have it first
请问你们有铁岭牛肉火勺吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Small pastries with soup
Tieling huoshao are compact individual pastries rather than large meat pies. They are often eaten with lamb soup, which is a separate accompaniment.