Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Beijing hot pot only has water, seaweed, ginger, Chinese dates, and leaks. The 2-8 sauce (peanut and sesame) provides most of the flavor. (1:40)
- Tip 2This Beijing-style hot pot is rare outside of Beijing. (2:44)
- Tip 3Cook thinly sliced mutton in hot pot for about eight seconds, dipping it in sauce before eating. (3:30)
- Tip 4Chili vinegar is the perfect sauce for dumplings. (5:34)
- Tip 5There's overlap between Chinese Islamic cuisine and Beijing cuisine, including specific noodles along the Silk Road. (7:36)
- Tip 6The food tour restaurants are local favorites frequented by the tour guides and their families. (10:38)
- Tip 7Donkey restaurants emerged from former donkey logistics companies after the railway's arrival. (13:48)
- Tip 8Look for a round shield grill to find similar flatbreads. (17:35)
- Tip 9Cricket fighting is a unique sport in Beijing, with crickets raised and battled. (18:30)
- Tip 10Reactions to Sichuan peppercorns vary due to differing numbers of receptors. (21:29)
Sammy And Tommy's culinary adventure in Beijing is a must-watch! Join them as they embark on an unforgettable food tour, savoring authentic Chinese hot pot, a unique donkey burger, and hand-pulled noodles. From the bustling streets to hidden culinary gems, this video captures the vibrant heart of Beijing's food scene. Prepare for a delicious journey filled with unexpected flavors and cultural insights.
Next travel video: ( 4 / 4 )
More about the current video:( 3 / 4 )
This video follows Sammy And Tommy and their friend Garth on a delicious dinner food tour through Beijing, China. The tour begins with an authentic Beijing-style hot pot experience, unlike any hot pot they've had before. Garth explains the unique preparation, using a simple broth infused with flavor from a special 2-8 sauce (two parts peanut butter, eight parts sesame paste, fermented tofu, and fermented chives). They expertly cook thinly sliced mutton in the boiling broth, enjoying the tender meat with the flavorful sauce.
Next, they sample hand-pulled noodles (La Mian), stir-fried with vegetables. A surprising discovery: one in ten of the green peppers used is unexpectedly spicy, adding a kick to the dish. The noodles' texture and the fresh, punchy flavors are highlighted. The tour continues with a refreshing Beijing yogurt, a perfect palate cleanser.
The food tour takes an interesting turn with a tasting of Nuo Mi Jiu, a sticky rice wine with a unique flavor profile. The progression of flavors—bitter, sour, and finally summer fruit—is described. Then, they try a donkey burger, a dish made with stewed donkey meat in 13 different spices, served in a flaky pastry. Contrary to expectations, the donkey meat is surprisingly lean, tender, and beef-like, a testament to the local saying that donkey meat is comparable to dragon meat in heaven.
The penultimate stop features a unique flatbread cooked on a round shield grill. The preparation involves millet and mung bean flour, a scrambled egg, black sesame seeds, fermented sweet flour paste, pickled daikon radish, green onions, cilantro, and a crispy wonton cracker. The combination of textures and flavors is praised. Finally, the tour concludes with spicy chicken wings, known for their unique numbing sensation from Sichuan peppercorns. The intense spice is described vividly, with Sammy And Tommy experiencing the tingling and buzzing sensation in their mouths and lips. Coconut milk helps soothe the fiery experience.
Throughout the video, Garth's expertise and passion for Beijing's culinary heritage are evident. The video showcases not only the delicious food but also the cultural context and stories behind each dish, making it an engaging and informative exploration of Beijing's food scene. Sammy And Tommy's enthusiastic reactions and Garth's insightful commentary make the experience come alive for the viewers.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was the most surprising food we tried?
- A: Definitely the donkey burger! I never thought I'd like donkey meat, but it was lean, tender, and tasted like really good beef!
- Q: What's your favorite dish from the tour?
- A: That's tough! I loved the hot pot because it was so unique, but those hand-pulled noodles were amazing too. And the donkey burger was a total surprise!
