News•Mar 11, 2026
Bing Tanghulu (Candied Fruit Skewers)
Bing Tanghulu, a classic Beijing street treat, consists of fruit skewered and coated in a hard sugar shell. The Saveur recipe adapts the traditional hawthorn version to include strawberries, grapes, and mandarins, yielding 10–12 skewers in about 45 minutes. It details precise sugar syrup temperature (300°F) and a quick ice‑water set to achieve the characteristic crunchy coating. The article also offers practical cleanup tips for the sugary tools.
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News•Mar 11, 2026
Mian Cha (Millet Porridge With Sesame Paste)
Mian cha is a traditional Beijing breakfast porridge made from fine millet and corn flours, topped with a thick layer of toasted Chinese sesame paste and seeds. The recipe emphasizes using whole, toasted sesame seeds for a richer flavor and...
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