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Shao-mai (steamed dumplings) 烧麦 "shaomai"
Updated: Feb 27, 2018
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Shao-mai (steamed dumplings) is a traditional snack that has been popular in Beijing since the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), when many restaurants used to claim that their Shao-mai were from Hohhot. This is something you shouldn't miss when visiting the city.
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