{"product_id":"50-from-the-north-beijing-kelly-johnson-9798349302459","title":"50 From the North Beijing Recipes","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeijing cuisine, also known as \u003cem\u003eNorthern Chinese\u003c\/em\u003e cuisine, is characterized by its emphasis on hearty, robust flavors, with a focus on wheat-based ingredients like noodles, dumplings, and buns. The dishes often incorporate savory, soy-based sauces, and are typically less spicy than other regional Chinese cuisines. Classic dishes such as \u003cem\u003ePeking duck\u003c\/em\u003e, known for its crispy skin and tender meat, are among the most iconic of Beijing's offerings. Other beloved dishes include \u003cem\u003ezhajiangmian\u003c\/em\u003e (noodles with soybean paste), \u003cem\u003ebaozi\u003c\/em\u003e (steamed buns), and \u003cem\u003ejiaozi\u003c\/em\u003e (dumplings), all of which are staple comfort foods in Beijing. The rich, aromatic broths, tender meats, and flavorful stir-fries that come from local ingredients like cabbage, scallions, and mushrooms are also staples in the everyday meals of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the savory dishes, Beijing cuisine boasts a variety of street food and snacks that have become integral to the city's food culture. \u003cem\u003eChuanr\u003c\/em\u003e (skewered meat), often grilled with a combination of cumin and chili powder, and \u003cem\u003ebaozi\u003c\/em\u003e filled with pork or vegetables, are popular street foods, often enjoyed with a refreshing cup of \u003cem\u003esoy milk\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eMao er duo\u003c\/em\u003e (deep-fried dough), often served as a breakfast dish, provides a crispy, chewy texture to the morning meal. Beijing is also known for its rich pastries, including \u003cem\u003etanghulu\u003c\/em\u003e (candied hawthorn fruit on a stick), offering a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. With a blend of diverse influences and a focus on satisfying, hearty dishes, Beijing's culinary scene represents the bold, rustic flavors of Northern China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelly Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798349302459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marick Booster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.12d","brand":"Kelly Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48519979270399,"sku":"9798349302459","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_38086a90-80cc-4076-a21d-5dfb0e1761e7.jpg?v=1778739991","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/50-from-the-north-beijing-kelly-johnson-9798349302459","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}