Name: Xiatang Shaobing: Baked in an upside-down wok
Uploaded: 2026-11-05T17:38:22+08:00
Duration: PT53.133S
Description: No machines, just skilled hands. In Hefei, Anhui Province, Xiatang shaobing is a sesame flatbread made using a distinctive technique: the dough is pressed by hand against the heated inner surface of an upside-down wok inside a clay oven. The result is

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No machines, just skilled hands. In Hefei, Anhui Province, Xiatang shaobing is a sesame flatbread made using a distinctive technique: the dough is pressed by hand against the heated inner surface of an upside-down wok inside a clay oven. The result is a crisp, flaky crust and a soft, layered center, perfect for pairing with chilli sauce. Across town, small roadside shops bake these flatbreads throughout the day. Many operate with just two people: one shapes the dough, while the other presses it onto the hot cooking surface. Made to order and served fresh, Xiatang shaobing is a familiar part of everyday food culture in Hefei.

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