Mi Fen Zheng Rou (steamed Pork With Rice Powder)

Mi Fen Zheng Rou, or Steamed Pork with Rice Powder, is a traditional dish from Guizhou Cuisine that features tender pork steamed with fragrant rice powder. This dish is known for its unique texture and rich flavors, making it a popular choice for a comforting meal.

Mi Fen Zheng Rou (steamed Pork With Rice Powder)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup rice powder
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Add the pork slices and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the rice powder, green onions, vegetable oil, cornstarch, and water to form a crumbly mixture.
  3. Place the marinated pork slices in a heatproof dish and top with the rice powder mixture.
  4. Steam over high heat for 30 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the rice powder is fragrant.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Heatproof dish Steamer

Tools

Bowl Knife Cutting Board

Serving suggestions

Serve Mi Fen Zheng Rou with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a more flavorful dish, you can add minced garlic and ginger to the marinade for the pork slices.

Cost

$10