🍽️ Haifeng Beef Patty

Hand-made beef patty, bouncy and savory.

Haifeng Beef Patty is a traditional hand-pounded specialty of Haifeng in Shanwei, Guangdong. Fresh beef leg meat is trimmed of tendon, placed on a wooden block and repeatedly beaten with iron rods into a sticky paste, then shaped into balls and set in warm water. The result is pale, firm and springy, with a fine dense cut surface and a burst of beef flavor when chewed. Locals enjoy it in several ways: simmered in beef-ball soup with celery and white pepper, pan-fried in slices, or added to hot pot and rice-noodle bowls. The hand-pounding preserves the meat's natural taste and bounce, making it a common sight at Shanwei's breakfast and late-night stalls, especially tasty when dipped in Puning bean paste while hot.