Huzhu pocket pastries 背口袋
Huzhu pocket pastries is featured among the local specialties of Qinghai.
Small pouch-shaped pastries hold a filling of nettle greens and barley flour. Try this Huzhu Tu specialty at a traditional snack restaurant and eat it warm.
How it is made
Wheat-flour dough is shaped into small pouches around a filling of cooked nettle greens and highland-barley flour. The parcels are cooked until the dough and filling are ready to eat.
Flavour & texture
The filling combines a green, earthy aroma with the rustic texture of barley, enclosed by a soft or lightly browned wrapper.
Local roots & traditions
Beikoudai is associated with Huzhu's Tu food traditions and is named for its little pocket shape.
How to order Huzhu pocket pastries
Ask how the restaurant cooks its version and try it warm while the wrapper remains supple.
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Menyuan barley noodles 青稞长面 →
Barley-based flour is worked into a noodle dough, shaped into long strands and boiled before being served with the chosen broth or topping. The proportion of other flour can differ by maker. The noodles have a substantial bite and a more pronounced grain character than a very refined wheat noodle.
Sweet fermented barley 甜醅 →
Barley or oats are cooked and fermented until the grains develop sweetness and a light tang. The finished mixture is usually served cool, with sugar or additional liquid varying by vendor. Soft, moist grains retain a little chew and a gently fermented aroma. The flavor is distinct from both yogurt and plain sweet porridge.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 背口袋 for Huzhu pocket pastries. Ask how the restaurant cooks its version and try it warm while the wrapper remains supple.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.