Foie Gras and Pork Pancakes

We came across this pancake at a local food stall. The pancake was made of sesame dough, and it was sliced and loosely stuffed with a delicious pork filling. The dough had a dense texture—similar to that of the Indian naan, or mo as it is called in Chinese. Indian influence in Beijing’s cuisine is not surprising, given Beijing’s ancient connections to the far west via the silk trade routes. In our version, we added a bit of foie gras for richness and moisture because the pork mixture