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It’s China’s answer to the burrito and it is available right here in Guangzhou: the donkey meat wrap. Prepared with care at a restaurant called Shanxi Sliced and Pulled Noodles (山西削面拉面), located near the Guangzhou Zoo, the donkey meat wrap (驴肉卷饼, RMB20) is a unique take on the traditional donkey burger – lürou huoshao – of northern Chinese cuisine. This particular rendition is based on the version served in Hebei's Wu'an county.
Succulent and savory slices of donkey meat are wrapped with Jello-esque globs of donkey fat and onions inside a soft, flour-based, tortilla-like flatbread. While the taste and texture of donkey meat, like all meat, will vary depending on the age of the animal and its diet, we found the donkey prepared by Shanxi Sliced and Pulled Noodles restaurant kind of gamey, with a texture that can only be described as a hybrid of beef and lamb.
We recommend this handheld meal for anyone who enjoys robust edibles of the North China variety, or for those just plain curious about what donkey meat tastes like.
For an accompanying dish, order the cold shredded tofu salad (凉拌豆腐丝, RMB12), which comes tossed in a tangy and delicious garlic dressing. Hailing from the northern reaches of the Middle Kingdom, this dish hosts an array of textures and packs an invigorating and flavorful punch that contrasts brilliantly with the soft, savory taste of the donkey meat wrap.
Price: RMB20-30
Good for: quasi-burritos with Chinese characteristics, donkey meat delivery
Search for: 山西削面拉面 shanxi xiaomian lamian
Available on: Meituan
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