Mei Cai Kou Rou Tang (preserved Vegetable And Shredded Pork Soup)

Mei Cai Kou Rou Tang (Preserved Vegetable and Shredded Pork Soup) is a classic dish from Huaiyang Cuisine, known for its delicate flavors and meticulous preparation.

Mei Cai Kou Rou Tang (preserved Vegetable And Shredded Pork Soup)

Ingredients

  • 200g preserved mustard greens
  • 300g pork belly
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 6 cups water
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the preserved mustard greens in water for 30 minutes, then finely chop.
  2. Thinly slice the pork belly, then cut into fine shreds.
  3. In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the pork, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. Cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Add the preserved mustard greens and simmer for another 20 minutes.
  5. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
20g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Pot Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mei Cai Kou Rou Tang with steamed rice for a comforting meal.

Tips & tricks

Be sure to soak the preserved mustard greens to remove excess salt before using in the soup.

Cost

$10