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Lao Xiamen Food Hall (Gu Lou Branch)

北京菜 · ⭐ 4.5

No. 26, Di'anmen Outer Street

Dishes

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  Kung Pao Chicken

  Kung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, supplemented by peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried together with roasted peanuts and spices, finally seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.
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  Steamed glutinous rice cake

  Zeng Gao is a traditional Chinese dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and red dates. The preparation involves soaking the glutinous rice, steaming it until cooked, then mixing it with red dates and steaming again in a zeng (a traditional steaming vessel) until the rice and dates are fully blended, resulting in a soft, sticky, and sweet texture.
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  Sweet Pickled Garlic

  Sugarcane garlic is a traditional Chinese side dish made primarily from fresh garlic. The preparation involves soaking and drying the garlic cloves, then marinating them with sugar, vinegar, and other seasonings until the cloves become transparent and take on an amber color. Sugarcane garlic has a crisp texture and a sweet yet slightly sour taste.
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  Braised Pork Knuckle with筋

  Red-braised pig trotter tendons and ribs, a dish featuring pork trotter tendons and ribs simmered with scallions, ginger, star anise, soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar until tender and the broth thickens.
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  Lamb Skewers

  Lamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
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  Lamb Soup with Flatbread

  Lamb and noodle soup is a traditional delicacy made primarily with lamb and flatbread. The preparation involves stewing lamb to create a rich broth, then breaking the flatbread into pieces and soaking them in the soup so they absorb the flavorful liquid. Finally, garnishes such as cilantro and chili powder are added to enhance the taste.
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  Roujiamo

  Roujiamo is a Chinese snack made from baked flatbread and slow-cooked pork that is perfectly balanced between fat and lean. The cooked pork is chopped, mixed with spices and sauce, then stuffed into a split flatbread.
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  Cucumber Chicken

  Hulu Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with a whole chicken and a gourd. The chicken is marinated and then stuffed into the gourd, deep-fried until golden and crispy, and then steamed to finish. The result is a dish with a crispy, fragrant exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside.
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  Sour Spicy Cucumber

  Sour and spicy cucumber is a cold dish primarily made with cucumber. After washing, the cucumber is sliced or smashed, then mixed with garlic, chili, vinegar, salt, sugar, and other seasonings. The preparation typically does not require heating—just season and serve directly.
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  Sour Stir-Fried Egg with Wood Ear Mushrooms

  Sweet and sour wood ear is a home-style dish made primarily with beef tenderloin, eggs, scallions, ginger, and other ingredients. The preparation involves slicing the meat, marinating it, mixing it with beaten egg liquid, stir-frying, and finally adding vinegar and soy sauce for seasoning. Scallions and ginger are sprinkled just before serving.

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