Slow-braised spiced meat is chopped into crisp flatbread for Xi'an's iconic street-food sandwich.
45 min prep 120 min cook 155 min rest
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Knead a firm but smooth dough with the flour, lukewarm water, yeast, and half of the salt.
Let the dough rise for 45 minutes.
Cut the beef brisket into large pieces and sear each side for 6 minutes in a pot.
Add the onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, spices, and water.
Cook the meat in a covered pot for 100 minutes, until it pulls apart into fibers.
Divide the dough into 6 balls and roll them into flat breads.
Cook the breads in a dry pan for 3 minutes per side.
Finely chop the meat, moisten it with a little cooking liquid, and fill the breads.
💡 Tip: Resting the meat before filling the bread lets the juices return to the chopped filling and keeps the bread from becoming too wet.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with cucumber pickles, chili oil, and hot jasmine tea.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~560
kcal calories
34
g protein
58
g carbs
22
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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