Shredded Pork with Sweet Wheat Sauce 京酱肉丝
Shredded Pork with Sweet Wheat Sauce is featured among the local specialties of Beijing.
Jingjiang rousi (京酱肉丝) is a Beijing-style dish of thin pork strips coated in a dark, savoury-sweet sauce. Scallion shreds and sheets of tofu skin accompany the meat in the preparation documented by CCTV chef Qu Hao.
How it is prepared
Pork loin is sliced, seasoned and lightly coated with starch before stir-frying. Sweet wheat sauce and yellow bean paste are cooked with the meat, while the tofu sheets are briefly blanched and arranged with scallions.
Flavour & texture
The sauce clings to tender pork rather than filling the plate with broth. Scallions add a sharp contrast, and the tofu skin makes each bite feel different from eating the meat alone.
Local context & naming
The word rou here refers to pork in the reviewed recipe. Similar-looking shredded beef dishes and duck pancake sets have their own names; the Chinese identity helps prevent an incorrect order.
Ordering this dish
Check what wrappers are included. Try a small amount of meat with a few scallion strands inside a tofu sheet, then adjust the balance to your taste. Ask for the scallion separately if you prefer less raw sharpness.
At the table
Use the wrappers as a way to portion the rich sauce. For a shared table, a lighter vegetable plate provides a useful contrast; this is an editorial pairing suggestion, not a compulsory set menu.
Ingredients to check
The reviewed recipe contains pork, soy products, sweet wheat sauce and cooking wine. Tofu skin does not make the whole dish vegetarian or wheat-free.
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Beijing Iron-Griddle Barbecue 北京烤肉 →
Beijing iron-griddle barbecue (北京烤肉) cooks thin slices of seasoned beef or mutton over a round iron griddle called a zhizi. Scallions and the hot metal give the meat a savoury, aromatic finish.
Shanghai Sweet-and-Sour Pork Ribs 糖醋小排 →
Tangcu xiaopai (糖醋小排) are small pork ribs coated in a sweet-and-sour glaze. Shanghai's version combines tender, bone-in pieces with a glossy sauce, making a richly seasoned plate to share alongside rice and vegetables.
Questions before you order
Are the wrappers pancakes?
CCTV documents tofu-skin sheets for this version. Confirm the accompaniment at the restaurant because service can vary.
Sources & reading
Identity, the described preparation and local context checked against the linked sources on 8 September 2026. Where a home recipe is cited, it is a documented example, not a restaurant standard. Ordering and serving suggestions are editorial guidance. No recipe testing, exclusive origin, current venue availability or dietary certification is claimed.
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.
Image credits & notes (1)
- Jing jiang rou si: shredded pork in a glossy sauce. The source identifies the dish without naming a restaurant.Photo: gigijin · CC BY-SA 2.0Resized for the web; the photo itself has not been edited. Thumbnails may show a cropped view.
