The most worthwhile thing to do when visiting Beijing is to taste Beijing’s various delicacies. If you don’t eat the right food during your trip to Beijing, then your visit is in vain.

These 10 kinds of delicacies and snacks can best show the style of old Beijing. If you have tasted more than 8 kinds, you will have tasted the real authentic flavor of old Beijing. Come and see where you have checked in How many kinds?

The first type: braised and roasted pork

Beijing’s traditional delicacies and snacks must be braised and roasted, a large bowl of rich and fragrant marinade, which contains soft and delicious pig intestines, pig intestines, and pork intestines. Ingredients such as lungs, braised tofu, and fire-roasted pork intestines are stewed until they are soft and glutinous, and the pig lungs melt in your mouth. When eating, eat the first layer to taste the original flavor, add some chili oil to the second layer to enhance the aroma, and finally add balsamic vinegar to enhance the taste. Layer by layer, the taste is really amazing.

The second type: Fried sausage

Fried sausage is one of the famous snacks in Beijing. Although it is called sausage, it is actually made of corn starch and has no meat. Just like there is no "donkey" in the donkey rolling, fried sausages are cut into diamond shapes, thin in the middle and slightly thicker on the edges, and fried in lard. The fried sausages are fragrant and crispy on the edges, soft on the inside, and can be eaten in one bite. You can hear the crispy sound when you go down.

The third type: sesame paste sugar cake

The crispy dough is filled with sesame paste and brown sugar. It is fragrant and sweet. The syrup is very thin and evenly distributed. , the hot sesame brown sugar will flow into your heart, and the feeling of bursting in your lips and teeth is great. Be sure to eat it while it's hot, the sweetness has a long aftertaste.

The fourth type: Door-nail meat pie

When you come to Beijing, you must eat Men-nail meat pie, a traditional old Beijing snack that looks like a door nail. The meat fillings of the pie are mostly pork and green onion stuffing and beef and green onion. The filling is golden on the outside and extremely crispy in texture. Although the pie crust is thin and even, the meat is really juicy when you bite into it. Use chopsticks to gently press the meat patty, and the soup will flow out from the inside. It is crispy and fragrant and the meat is moist. , satisfy your taste buds.

The fifth type: Jiaoqiu

Jiaoqiu is a delicacy that everyone from the elderly to children loves to eat. It has a golden shell, full of fragrance, and tastes like fried crispy snacks. Fried dough sticks, delicious and crispy, fried dough sticks and bean paste are a classic combination of authentic old Beijing breakfast. The unique combination of taste will give you a different experience.

The sixth type: Qianlong cabbage

Qianlong cabbage is a sweet and sour cold dish. The reason why it is called Qianlong cabbage is actually because Emperor Qianlong paid a private visit incognito on the eve of the New Year's Eve. I passed by a restaurant and had a meal. This dish tasted refreshing and sweet, sour and fragrant, with a distinct and rich texture. It tasted quite good. It is a typical cold dish.

The seventh type: almond tea

Almond tea is said to be a snack introduced from the palace to the people. It is made of almond powder as the main ingredient. After brewing with boiling water or milk, add Almonds, almonds, raisins, roses and other small ingredients are stirred together while it is hot. Every bite is super satisfying, sweet and not greasy, and it also has the effect of beautifying and moisturizing the lungs.

The Eighth Type: Candied Haws

When talking about Beijing’s delicacies, how can one miss out on the candied haws? The red hawthorn balls wrapped in rice paper shine like glass. You'll be salivating at first sight. The sugar shell is baked thin and becomes crystal clear in the sun. It won't stick to your teeth when you eat it. Each hawthorn is fresh and full, with a sweet and sour taste.

Type 9: Fried liver

Stir-fried liver is a traditional Beijing snack made with pig liver, large intestine, etc. as the main ingredients, garlic as auxiliary ingredients, and finally thickened with starch. . The taste of fried liver is very special, because it is thickened with starch, it feels a bit like soup, but it is full of ingredients and has a rich and smooth taste. Adding minced garlic will make it more fragrant. One bowl will make you full.

Type 10: Tao Taozi

Tao Taozi is the most traditional and simple delicacy in Beijing. It is not only rich in nutrients, but also delicious. It is suitable for all ages and has low calories. It is high and can be eaten as a fat-reducing meal. It tastes soft and tender, and tastes delicious and not greasy. When you have no appetite in summer, a bowl of porridge, a plate of dumplings, and dipped in minced garlic is a perfect meal.

The memory of a city includes not only the beautiful scenery and rich history and culture, but also the taste of the city. Beijing is a very familiar word. It is not only the capital of our motherland, but also the place where everyone’s heart aspires. For me, the memories of Beijing are made up of bowls of human fireworks. of.