Flaky Meat-Filled Pastry

Last updated 2026-11-15 — A traditional snack from Shangcheng. The main ingredients include flour, pork, and sesame oil. After stuffing and shaping, the pastry is baked against the oven wall over charcoal with low heat, resulting in a crispy exterior and soft interior, savory and delicious. In March 1983, during the Henan Province Famous Dishes, Specialties, and Snacks Exhibition held in Zhengzhou, Liu Fangkun, an employee of the state-run catering industry in Shangcheng, was invited to demonstrate his skills. He set up a stove on the street to bake the flaky meat-filled pastry, which became very popular. Out of the 150 varieties of snacks showcased across the province, 71 were rated as renowned specialties, and Shangcheng’s flaky meat-filled pastry was among them.