A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Firm cured pork, often with visible bands of lean meat and fat.
In the kitchen
Sliced and stir-fried with lihao.
Air-dried, baked and smoked preparations differ; this identity is pork rather than every meat called larou.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有腊猪肉吗？
Does this dish contain Cured pork?
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.
