Trying out Beijing Tie Guo Dun Dish

#discoverchina This dish appears to be “Beijing Iron Pot Stew” (Beijing Tie Guo Dun, 北京铁锅炖). It is a traditional Chinese dish, often served in a large iron pot with slow-cooked meat (commonly beef or pork), vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. The yellow dough pieces stuck around the edge of the pot are likely cornmeal cakes (wowotou, 窝窝头), which are a common pairing for this dish. The stew also contains lotus root slices, fried tofu balls, and potatoes. The side dish in the foreground is stir-fried garlic bok choy (青菜炒蒜蓉), a classic Chinese vegetable dish.