At the table
Break into small pieces and chew carefully; the cracker is dry and crisp.
Contains wheat, and some recipes include egg. Check the dough and cooking fat for dietary needs.
For children able to chew dry, firm crackers, offer small pieces; do not assume that easy sharing makes them suitable for every child.
Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Some doughs contain egg and can be sweetened instead of salted. Wheat flour is one flour option.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory or sweet
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp, with an uneven surface.
- How it’s made
- Roll an enriched flour dough thin and cook on heated stones.
Some doughs contain egg and can be sweetened instead of salted. Wheat flour is one flour option.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Shanxi.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有山西石头饼吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Marks left by hot stones
In Jinzhong and Lüliang, thin crackers take their uneven surface from contact with hot pebbles. The marks also explain the name babing, or scarred cracker. Stones are the cooking tool, not an ingredient: break off a piece to enjoy the crisp dough.