Lychee pork 荔枝肉
Lychee pork is featured among the local specialties of Fujian.
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Cut and fried pork curls into a shape associated with lychee fruit, then takes a sweet-and-sour glaze. It is a meat dish.
How it is made
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.
Flavour & texture
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.
Local roots & traditions
Lizhirou is part of Fuzhou's traditional restaurant repertoire and illustrates the region's liking for balanced sweet and sour flavors.
How to order Lychee pork
Eat it promptly and order rice alongside.
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Fuzhou sweet-sour pork ribs 醉排骨 →
Pork ribs are cut into pieces, cooked until tender or fried according to the recipe, then dressed in a sharp, sweet and savory sauce. Fuzhou versions emphasize the sauce rather than a heavy batter. Expect a tangy coating around bone-in meat, with garlic and other aromatics varying between kitchens. The flavor is fuller than a plain steamed rib dish.
Tong'an wrapped braised pork 同安封肉 →
A large piece of pork is seasoned and slowly cooked in a wrapped or enclosed preparation until very soft. Aromatics and accompanying ingredients vary, but the meat remains the centerpiece. Tender lean meat and yielding fat absorb a rich savory sauce, giving a much softer texture than roast pork.
Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 荔枝肉 for Lychee pork. Eat it promptly and order rice alongside.