At the table
Use a spoon for the hot soup and dumplings. A beef-filled shaobing can be ordered alongside for a larger breakfast; it is not automatically included.
Contains wheat and beef. Egg, dried shrimp, sesame oil and broth ingredients vary; ask about them. The local association with Hui cooking does not certify every seller.
Chicken broth or beef/lamb-bone broth may be used. Laver, egg and dried shrimp are common additions rather than a single fixed garnish set.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Chicken broth or beef/lamb-bone broth may be used. Laver, egg and dried shrimp are common additions rather than a single fixed garnish set.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory broth and beef, with optional pepper and sea flavors.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Slippery thin wrappers around tender meat.
- How it’s made
- Wrap seasoned minced beef in thin wheat skins and boil in broth; egg ribbons and other toppings vary.
Chicken broth or beef/lamb-bone broth may be used. Laver, egg and dried shrimp are common additions rather than a single fixed garnish set.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Tianjin.
About this regional connection
Tianjin: Supported local food association, not exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有菱角汤吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A pointed name for a breakfast soup
Tianjin's lingjiao soup belongs to the city's breakfast tradition and is associated with Hui food shops. Its name describes the folded dumplings' shape; the familiar bowl combines meat-filled wheat skins and hot broth.