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| Disclaimer: That is a sweet potato and not a Christmas poo... |
The temperatures are plummeting and the Beijing skyline
is full of feathery white snowflakes. The city may be transforming into a
winter wonderland, but of course that will not stop me from continuing my
cheesy Chinese chow challenge.
At this time of year, you would be foolish not to seize the
opportunity of scoffing a baked sweet potato. There are a number street vendors
selling these winter warmers all around Beijing. If you see someone standing
next to a metal drum, then it’s likely they are baking a batch of sweet
potatoes! Once you choose the potato you desire, the seller will weigh it and tell you the cost - but don't worry, you can buy a spud the size of your face and it will still be a pretty cheap snack.
Many happy customers can be seen gnawing on a freshly baked potato straight
out of the serving bag. I decided to give my sweet potato a cheesy challenge upgrade.
After I selected the most scrumptious-looking spud, I took it back to my
apartment. I then sliced it open and added baked beans with grated cheese on
top.
I was instantly transported back home to the UK, with
memories of jacket potatoes, bonfire nights and cosy autumnal evenings flooding
back in a delightful nostalgic daydream.
The baked beans and melting cheese were the perfect
companions to the fluffy, warm potato. This is a seasonal treat that cannot be
limited to just once a year. I feel confident that a cheesy baked bean sweet
potato will be a regular item on my winter menu.
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