Spicy Meat

Spicy Meat

　　 Spicy meat isn’t actually made from real meat, but rather from tofu skin. But for some reason, this unassuming snack has amassed a huge fan base. I’ve been eating it since third grade, through elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and now even as a working adult, I still love it~~~ I think people who grew up in the '80s to the '90s probably all grew up eating spicy meat. However, you shouldn’t eat too much of it at once; having too much in one go can make your stomach feel greasy, or even cause nausea. But every so often, you start missing it again. I’ve never felt nauseous from it—I just switch up how I eat it, like wrapping it in steamed buns / putting it in bread / mixing it into rice.

    When buying spicy meat, look for the “Beidi” brand. It’s recommended to go to the alley across from No. 1 Middle School, as that’s where the freshest supply is sold—it’s the main distribution point. There’s also a store at the Huangjintai Specialty Street (it’s a front shop with a back factory, so you can even see the production area), and there’s another one across from No. 5 Middle School. Just check the date when you buy it—the fresher it is, the better it tastes on the day it’s made.