Candied Sweet Potatoes“拔丝地瓜” (bá sī dì guā). Taking a bite of hot and steaming candied sweet potatoes, it feels like the whole world is immersed in sweetness and joy. Each golden and crispy strand of sweet potato seems like nature’s gift to humanity, as well as a tribute to the beautiful things in life. Candied…
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Candied apples
Caramelized apples“拔丝苹果'(bá sī píng guǒ). Caramelized apples, like a poem and a painting. Their appearance is round and plump, with a color reminiscent of a ruby, bringing a sense of joy and tranquility. With each delicate bite, the apple juice bursts into the mouth, offering a refreshing sweetness. However, what truly captivates is the long…
Northeast-style cold noodles
Northeast-style cold noodles“东北大冷面”（dōng běi dà lěng miàn）. In the blazing heat of summer, a bowl of refreshing cold noodles is presented before you, as if accompanied by a cool breeze. The delicate and smooth noodles, twirling around the chopsticks like silk, gently emit a slight coolness. Through the clear broth, one can see a variety…
Braised Beef Strips
Braised beef strips“扒牛肉条”（pá niú ròu tiáo）. Braised beef strips, with their rich and fragrant flavor, are truly the epitome of culinary enjoyment. With just one bite, your mouth is filled with an aroma that transports you to a sunny morning on the grasslands. Each beef strip is like a carefully crafted piece of art, meticulously…
Traditional Beijing Soybean Juice
Soybean Juice“豆汁儿”（dòu zhī er）. At the lively entrance of a hutong, a small stall displays a row of weathered clay pots, filled with an ancient and enigmatic beverage known as Douzhi. This is one of the most classic features of old Beijing, and its taste seems capable of traversing time, transporting individuals back to…
Wen Si Tofu
Wen Si Tofu“文思豆腐”（wén sī dòufǔ). Wen Si Tofu, with its unique preparation method and texture, has become a star in the culinary world. Every bite of tofu is delicate, smooth, and layered like a piece of art. When tasting it, the fluffy and delicate texture of the tofu gradually unfolds in the mouth, as if…
Stir-fried Potatoes with Eggplants and Green Peppers
Stir-fried Potatoes with Eggplants and Green Peppers“地三鲜”（dì sān xiān）. When Stir-fried Potatoes with Eggplants and Green Peppers appears on the dining table, the first thing that catches the eye is its vibrant and colorful appearance. The bright red peppers, green bell peppers, and golden potatoes create a picturesque scene. These vivid colors seem to mock…
Homestyle Stir-fried Meat
Homestyle Stir-fried Meat”农家小炒肉“（Nóng jiā xiǎo chǎo ròu）. In a tranquil and delightful countryside, sunlight shines through the swaying gaps in the rice fields, casting its rays upon a wooden table. The table is adorned with an array of colorful dishes, with one particularly mouthwatering dish catching everyone’s attention – Farmer’s Stir-Fried Pork. This plate of…
Stir-fried Potato Slices with Pork Intestines
Stir-fried Potato Slices with Pork Intestines”土豆片烧肥肠“（Tǔdòu piàn shāo féi cháng）. On a cold winter day, I found myself in a local restaurant tucked away in a small alley, searching for a dish that would warm my heart and tantalize my taste buds. Although the restaurant seemed unassuming, the enticing aroma wafting from its entrance piqued…
Crispy and Refreshing: Smashed Cucumber
Smashed Cucumber”拍黄瓜”(pāi huáng guā). When tasting this crispy, tender, and sweet cucumber, it brings endless satisfaction and joy. Each bite is a gratitude and reverence towards nature, as well as an ode to the simple and beautiful things in life. The process of smashing cucumbers is not just a culinary technique but also a soulful…