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Shanxi

Liulin Sesame Flatbread 柳林芝麻饼

Liulin Sesame Flatbread (柳林芝麻饼) is a leavened wheat flatbread with a dab of cooked oil-and-flour paste inside and a coat of sesame seeds on top, baked in a charcoal hanging oven in Liulin (柳林) County, Shanxi.

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Hohhot beizi flatbread · 呼市焙子 · AI dish illustration
Inner Mongolia

Hohhot beizi flatbread 呼市焙子

A browned outer crust opens into a soft, layered center, with a fuller, more substantial bite than a delicate pastry. Freshness makes a noticeable difference to the flakiness.

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Alxa camel meat pie · 驼肉馅饼 · AI dish illustration
Inner Mongolia

Alxa camel meat pie 驼肉馅饼

Expect a crisp-to-tender dough contrast and a substantial, savory meat center. The exact flavor depends on the cut and recipe, so avoid expecting every camel pie to taste identical.

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Alxa shami jelly · 沙米凉粉 · AI dish illustration
Inner Mongolia

Alxa shami jelly 沙米凉粉

The jelly is smooth and slippery, with a mild base that carries the dressing. It should be distinguished from ordinary mung-bean jelly by its ingredient.

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