ROU JIA MO - TRADITIONAL HAMBURGER CAKE IN CHINA
**Where did the world's first hamburger come from? Most of the answers will probably be in the US or Germany, but no, the world's first hanburger comes from where you least expect it to be: China.
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Named Rou Jia Mo, it is little known that this dish has appeared in China since the Qin Dynasty (around 221-207 BC). Although there are differences between American hamburgers and Chinese street food, according to the records, Rou Jia Mo is the first hamburger in the world.
Roumei Rouge originated in Shaanxi Province, China, and is now present throughout the country. It is usually prepared, processed and eaten on the street. Bread flour is a mixture of water, flour and enamel. The formula may vary by region, but the basic ingredients remain the same. Rou Jia Ma is traditionally baked in a clay oven. Also present in the ears, this powder can be put in a frying pan or oven. The cake has a medium, firm taste.
Grilled pork, beef, lamb or chicken, with many spices like ginger, cloves, coriander and anise. People often decorate the cake with coriander or lettuce as the sandwich we still see.
By 2016, Rou Jia Mo cake is officially recognized as the intangible cultural heritage of Shaanxi Province thanks to its long history of existence and development and its popularity.
Restaurant Information
ROU JIA MO
Hang Zhou Zhan, Shangcheng Qu, Hangzhou Shi, Zhejiang Sheng, China
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