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Xianghe meat pie

香河肉饼Xiānghé ròubǐng

Thin griddled pie with generous meat filling

A broad, thin pie filled with finely chopped meat and scallion.

Heat
Not recorded
Region
Hebei
Type
Staple foods
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At the table

How to enjoy it

Eat in small bites or share cut portions; let a hot filling cool first.

A useful check

Contains wheat; fillings and cooking fats vary.

How it may vary

Recipes vary; confirm the actual ingredients if you have dietary restrictions.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

Scallion and sesame oil can flavor the filling.

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Savory

Savory
Chili heat
Heat not recorded
Texture
Thin, supple wrapper with browned patches.
How it’s made
Wrap the filling, roll thin and cook on an oiled griddle.

Scallion and sesame oil can flavor the filling.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

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Associated with Hebei.

Ask if they have it first

ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有香河肉饼吗?

Do you have this item?

A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

Xianghe Meat Pie and the Ha Family Tradition

Local tradition links Xianghe meat pie to a Hui Muslim family surnamed Ha, who moved to the county and opened a shop, bringing their pie-making craft. Xianghe meat-pie making is listed as Langfang municipal intangible cultural heritage. Together, the family story and recognized craft connect the dish with Xianghe’s local food tradition. The family’s historical Hui background does not establish the meat or halal status of a particular serving today; ask the seller if that matters to you.

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