Fried beef-and-potato slices 炸松肉
Fried beef-and-potato slices is featured among the local specialties of Beijing.
Seasoned meat and potato mixtures are pressed, sliced and fried. A crisp exterior surrounds a softer centre in this traditional snack.
How it is made
Seasoned minced meat and potato are formed into a flat preparation, commonly with tofu-skin layers, then sliced and fried. Beef is associated with traditional Beijing versions, but the kitchen's mixture should be checked.
Flavour & texture
Crisp, browned surfaces contrast with a soft, savory interior rather than the texture of a whole cut of meat.
Local roots & traditions
Zha songrou appears among Beijing's traditional prepared snacks and can be served as a small shared plate.
How to order Fried beef-and-potato slices
Eat it hot and ask about the meat if choosing a particular dietary version.
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A firm, starch-based roll is cooled, sliced and fried until the exposed surfaces brown. The slices are finished with a garlicky, salty dressing rather than enclosed in a conventional meat-sausage casing at serving time. The browned edges can be crisp while the center remains resilient and slightly sticky. Raw garlic gives the mild starch its strongest flavor.
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The filled dough is shaped into a tall, compact round and pan-fried. Its relatively thick sides hold the meat juices while its two flat faces brown. Expect a crisp base, a chewy wrapper and a juicy, savoury centre. The filling can remain much hotter than the crust.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 炸松肉 for Fried beef-and-potato slices. Eat it hot and ask about the meat if choosing a particular dietary version.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.