Fotiaoqiang 佛跳墙
Fotiaoqiang is featured among the local specialties of Fujian.
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A rich broth-based dish combines multiple ingredients in one pot. Discuss the actual version, price and portion before making it the centerpiece of dinner.
How it is made
Selected ingredients are prepared separately and then slowly cooked together in a rich stock. Elaborate versions may include dried seafood, meat and mushrooms, but simpler restaurant portions can be quite different.
Flavour & texture
The appeal is concentrated savory depth and a mixture of tender, chewy and gelatinous textures.
Local roots & traditions
Fotiaoqiang is associated with Fuzhou banquet cooking, and its famous name covers a wide range of present-day offerings.
How to order Fotiaoqiang
Confirm the actual ingredients, portion and full price before ordering; the name alone does not establish a premium seafood list.
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Pork is cut so it curls during frying, then coated with a sweet-and-sour sauce. The resulting rounded pieces resemble lychees; potatoes may also appear in some versions. The pork is crisp at first, with tender meat beneath and a glossy tangy-sweet coating. It is a savory meat dish even though its name is fruity.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 佛跳墙 for Fotiaoqiang.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.