Old Beijing Traditional Famous Dishes Honey-like Sauce Video

    It is said that it was called Tusi Mi before, coming from the Western Regions. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, when the Princess Xi entered the palace, this famous Western delicacy also followed. One time, Emperor Qianlong tried Tusi Mi and exclaimed with delight, then bestowed the name "It Si Mi".

    Another story says that Empress Dowager Cixi was having a meal in the palace when a dish of reddish-brown color and tender meat appeared."What is the name of this dish?" asked the Dowager Emperor."Since it was the first time, the imperial chef could not answer immediately and requested the Dowager Empress to bestow a name."From then on, "It Si Mi" has been passed down to this day.