The Muslim Quarter is a foodie’s heaven and it’s difficult not to succumb to the many flavors and dishes. Among the favorites that make our list is Muslim-style steamed beef with wheat flour or Fen Zheng Rou. This dish is a world away from the well-known steamed pork with rice powder and is made with wheat flour. Best eaten hot with fresh garlic, a steamed bun, and a special black tea to balance the beef’s fat, Fen Zheng Rou is definitely a Muslim Quarter ‘must-eat’ dish. A remarkable 23 herbs, spices, and secret seasonings are used to flavor Fen Zheng Rou and it takes seven hours to prepare. If slow-cooked dishes are your thing, this is for you.
Update: August 16, 2021