Shredded Pork in Beijing Sauce
Quick Info
- Flavor
- Sweet, salty, and deeply savory from fermented bean paste. A rich umami hit with mild sweetness, no heat.
- Texture
- Thin, tender shreds of pork coated in a thick, dark paste, wrapped in soft tofu skin or lettuce
- Spice Level
- Not spicy
- Temperature
- Served Hot
Ingredients
Allergens
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These ingredients may vary by restaurant. Ask your server to confirm.
The story
This is Beijing’s answer to Peking duck wraps: same idea of wrapping savory filling in thin pancakes or tofu skin, but far more affordable and everyday. The dish revolves around tianmianjiang (甜面酱), a fermented wheat paste that is the backbone of northern Chinese cooking. It’s the same sauce used to brush Peking duck pancakes.
What to expect
A plate of finely shredded pork coated in a glossy, dark brown sauce arrives alongside thin sheets of tofu skin (or sometimes lettuce leaves) and julienned scallions. You assemble wraps at the table: lay out the skin, add some pork and scallion, roll it up, and eat. The flavor is sweet-savory and rich, and the raw scallion gives a fresh, sharp contrast.
Tips
This is a DIY dish: roll your own wraps at the table. Don’t skip the scallion strips; they cut through the richness of the sauce. If you’ve enjoyed Peking duck, you’ll love this as a more casual, everyday version of the same flavor profile. It’s completely non-spicy and very popular with kids and visitors alike.