Xi’an Roujiamo DIY Kit

Roujiamo is one of Xi’an’s classic street snacks, with a history said to reach back to the Warring States period. The meat is slowly braised in seasoned master stock until tender; some long-established shops are said to use a truly century-old stock, passed down through generations and never taken off the heat. A mixture of lean and fatty meat is chopped and tucked into a freshly made baiji flatbread. The aim is a crisp bread and fragrant meat: one bite lets the savory juices soak into the soft center.

The kit contains 6 portions of braised meat (individually vacuum-packed), 6 baiji flatbreads (partially prepared, ready to heat in an oven or frying pan), and 6 packs of seasoned braising oil. Heat the flatbread until crisp outside and soft inside, microwave the braised meat, tuck it into the bread, and finish with the braising oil—a taste of Xi’an in your hands.

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