A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Usually pink with a moist, sliceable texture. It differs from hard, dry-cured Chinese ham and from ham-style sausage.
In the kitchen
Used in strips or pieces in Hong Kong ham macaroni soup, and in sandwiches.
Saltiness, smoking, added water and seasonings vary by product. Check the actual ingredients; this pork product is not vegetarian.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有西式熟火腿吗？
Does this dish contain Cooked pork ham?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
