Red Crispy Pork, also known as Tengwang Pavilion Red Crispy Pork, is a traditional specialty dish from Jiangzhou. It is made using pork belly, eggs, water chestnuts, and other ingredients, through processes like frying and simmering, and involves several intricate steps.
This is a typical "scholar's dish." According to legend, it was personally cooked by the famous Northern Song official Wang Anshi during his wedding feast, and it has been passed down for over a thousand years.
The people of Jiangzhou often include this dish in celebratory banquets to enhance the festive atmosphere.
However, despite its legacy, even in Jiangzhou, few chefs know how to prepare it. The reason lies in its overly complex preparation process.
To complete this dish, from ingredient selection to serving at the table, at least seven steps are required, each testing the chef's skill and patience.
