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Steamed pork belly with preserved mustard greens

Hakka preserved-vegetable pork belly

梅菜扣肉

Méicài kòuròu

Slices of pork belly are steamed with preserved mustard greens until soft, then turned out of the bowl for serving. Rich pork and intensely savoury greens are the defining combination.

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The pork belly and preserved greens are steamed until tender, so a small bite with rice is easy to share. Let it cool first; the rich pork and salty-savoury greens may not suit every child.

Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.

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Rich pork with salty-sweet preserved greens.

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Texture
Soft layered pork belly and tender greens.

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Origin & regional roots

Guangdong

Associated with Guangdong.

About this regional connection

Guangdong: Guangdong association; no exclusive origin claim.

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