Beijing Locals’ Love for Jiangcai (Pickles) -- You Want to Try?

Beijing, a city where history and modernity intertwine, not only attracts countless tourists with its magnificent ancient architecture and bustling urban style, but also makes people linger and forget to leave with its unique food culture. In Beijing tourism, besides visiting famous historical sites, tasting authentic Beijing cuisine is also an indispensable part. Today, let's walk into the world of Pickled vegetables, one of Beijing's catering characteristics, and feel the unique salty flavor and mellow. 

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1. Overview

Pickled vegetables, as a regular customer on the table in old Beijing, has won the love of countless people with its rich variety and unique taste. Whether it's rice porridge with Pickled vegetables for breakfast or zhajiangmian with sauces for lunch, Pickled vegetables are an indispensable part. It is not only the daily diet of Beijing residents, but also an important component of the city's food culture.

2. Method

Pickled vegetables are made with exquisite craftsmanship and strict selection of ingredients. The main ingredients are mostly raw peanuts, raw almonds, fresh lotus roots, fresh asparagus, sweet dew (a Beijing specialty), fresh ginger, etc. The seasonings include straw mushroom dark soy sauce, rock sugar, chicken essence, etc. During the production process, the main ingredients need to be pickled to taste, and then after a period of fermentation, Pickled vegetables can fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning, and finally present a unique salty taste.

3. Representative dishes

1). Liubiju Pickled vegetables

When it comes to Pickled vegetables in Beijing, we have to mention Liubiju. This century old shop is famous for its exquisite sauce making skills and rich Pickled vegetables. Spicy dried turnip, Ma Ren Jin Si, pickled babaocai, sugar and garlic, etc. are all Liubiju's signature Pickled vegetables. Among them, the five spice radish is crisp and sweet, the sesame seed and golden thread have a refreshing taste, the pickled cabbage has different flavors, and the sweet garlic has a faint osmanthus aroma, making every bite leave a lasting impression.

2). pickled cucumbers

The pickled melon is one of the classics of Pickled vegetables in Beijing. To make pickles, it is necessary to choose fresh and tender cantaloupes or old tobacco melons that are eight years old. After marinating, squeezing out water and salt, they are then soaked in a sauce jar and filled with sauce. Pickled pickles are rich and fragrant, with a long-lasting aftertaste, making them a great summer snack.

3). Sauce sweet dew

Ganlu is another famous Pickled vegetables in Beijing. It looks like a screw and is actually a block shaped stem of the authentic herbaceous plant Ganlu. After being pickled, the sweet dew has a crispy and tender taste, a salty and delicious aroma, and is a favorite side dish for many people.

4. Recommended stores for purchase

If you want to taste authentic Pickled vegetables, you can go to the following shops:

1). Liubiju

As one of the representative brands of Pickled vegetables in Beijing, Liubiju has a rich variety of Pickled vegetables with unique taste. Whether it's for personal consumption or as a gift for family and friends, it's a good choice.

2). Fengchangyuan Pickled vegetables

Fengchangyuan Pickled vegetables store, located in Weigezhuang Road, Fengtai District, Beijing, has won the favor of surrounding residents with its high-quality Pickled vegetables and friendly prices. The Pickled vegetables here taste mellow and have a variety of varieties. They are a good place to buy Pickled vegetables.

3). Tofu Pickled vegetables

The bean curd Pickled vegetables shop located at Chengshousi Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing is small, but the Pickled vegetables shop is complete in variety and authentic in taste. Whether it's breakfast or dinner, you can eat with relish when you come here to buy a Pickled vegetables to match with the staple food.

5. Suggestions for visiting Beijing

In addition to tasting authentic Pickled vegetables, you can also visit the forbidden city, Tiananmen Gate, The Summer Palace and other places of interest to experience the city's long history and profound cultural heritage. In addition, why not take a walk in the Hutongs and experience the lifestyle of old Beijing. While tasting delicious food, one can also gain a better understanding of the local customs and traditions of this city.