Pork strips over bean-starch sheets 肉丝带底
Pork strips over bean-starch sheets is featured among the local specialties of Henan.
Warm pork strips sit over cool, slippery starch sheets. Mix both layers to combine their contrasting textures.
How it is made
A base of cool starch sheets is arranged on a plate, then topped with freshly cooked pork strips and their seasoning. The two temperatures and textures meet during mixing.
Flavour & texture
The sheets are slippery and resilient, while the pork is warm, savory and tender; sauce ties the layers together.
Local roots & traditions
The name literally describes shredded meat with a base beneath it, making the arrangement an essential part of this Henan dish.
How to order Pork strips over bean-starch sheets
Mix only as you eat if you want to retain some contrast between warm topping and cool base.
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Pork hock is slowly cooked with aromatic seasonings until the meat and connective tissue soften, then served with its glossy cooking sauce. The bone helps the cut hold together during the long cooking process. The result is rich, sticky and tender, with firmer lean sections within the soft outer skin. A little sauce goes a long way.
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Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.