The Hutong Cook-Off: Second Challenge

As Beijing’s schools continue to exist in a state of educational limbo, parents have turned to edu-taining their kids with all sorts of daily activities at home. One of the best (and most practical) is creating masterpieces together in the kitchen. It’s where kids can explore their creativity, learn more about where their food comes from, and enjoy some hands-on action.

The second challenge in The Hutong Quarantine Cook-Off starts today with a classic Sichuan favorite: Sichuan Dish Fragrant Spicy Pot, malaxiangguo. Click here for the recipe.

Here’s how it works:

Cook the dish
Take a photo (remember plating and good lighting will help give you an edge)
Post your photo on Instagram using the hashtag #QuarantineCookOff #beijingkids #TheHutong #thebeijinger or post it on WeChat and share a screenshot with TheHutong’s official WeChat account: TheHutongBeijing

Every week the winner will be chosen by a panel of The Hutong’s chefs based on creativity, plating, photography and Instagram/WeChat likes. Those winners will then be announced on The Hutong’s WeChat, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.

This week’s spicy favorite lets you get creative with the ingredients. Let’s be honest, is there anything that doesn’t taste good in a malaxiangguo?

Scan the QR code in the poster for details about the competition, and step by step instruction on this week’s recipe. Also, be sure to follow beijingkids (Instagram: @beijingkids, WeChat ID: beijing-kids) and The Hutong (Instagram: @thehutong, Wehcat ID: TheHutongBeijing) on social media.

Need a hand to get the ingredients?

Reach out to The Hutong via WeChat or via mobile at 159 0104 6127 a day in advance to order a package containing all the ingredients you need to cook the recipe.

This week’s winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 7 at 2pm. Worldwide participation is encouraged, however, prizes are limited to mainland China addresses only.

Prizes:

First Place
Cheers-1 bottle of Riesling
Naked Nuts Butter-1 large jar taster kit
Jing-A Brewpub -RMB 200 voucher (Xingfucun location)