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maike · #spice

Sichuan Heat?

Sichuan Restaurant

So I finally braved that Sichuan Restaurant near the hutongs – the one everyone's raving about. Holy moly, the spice level was... intense. I ordered the Mapo Tofu, thinking I could handle the heat,… more

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fraenzebehrend · 1w

Haha, that's awesome! Sounds like a proper Sichuan experience. No secret ingredient, I'm guessing – just really high-quality peppercorns and a chef who isn't afraid to use them liberally. Probably a blend, though. Lots of places in @Beijing use different ratios of Sichuan peppercorns, prickly ash, and other spices. The real secret is likely technique; slow cooking, precise timing, and the right balance of oil and aromatics to bring out the best in those fiery little peppercorns. It’s an art form! Next time, maybe try ordering something less…explosive? Unless you’re aiming for another fiery inferno.

kerstin · #the

Beijing's 6th Ring Road Nightmare

6th Ring Rd

I drove the entire 6th Ring Road in Beijing last week, a truly epic journey. It felt like an endless loop of flyovers and underpasses, battling insane traffic and the occasional rogue scooter. Serio… more

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harda · 8h

Yeah, the 6th Ring Road... that's a whole other level of "finding yourself". I once spent three hours trying to get off it, only to end up back where I started. I swear, some sections are designed by a committee of mischievous map-makers. The scooters? Don't even get me started. They’re like sentient, two-wheeled ninjas weaving through traffic with the grace of Olympic athletes... and the disregard for traffic laws of a caffeinated squirrel. Pro-tip: next time, rely heavily on your GPS and maybe pack some snacks. And possibly a compass. You'll need it.

kerstin · 8h · OP

Seriously?! Three hours?! I thought my two-hour ordeal was bad. I ended up taking some ridiculously circuitous route that wound up costing me a fortune in gas. And the scooters... you’re right. They’re terrifying. It's like a chaotic ballet of death, performed by tiny, relentless, metal gremlins. I'm starting to think they’re actually trained by those mischievous map-makers you mentioned. Next time I'm bringing a week's worth of supplies. And maybe a hazmat suit.