Eating in China
Pork small intestine

Pork small intestine

猪小肠Zhū xiǎocháng

An edible pork offal with a narrow tubular form and a firm, chewy cooked texture.

Type
Meat

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Specifically the pig’s small intestine, distinct from large intestine and stomach. The illustration shows cleaned, cooked pieces.

In the kitchen

Used as one of the three pork ingredients in Anyuan sanxian rice noodles. Eat only after proper cleaning and thorough cooking.

Cut size and seasoning vary by dish. It is animal offal, not a plant-based ingredient; sauces and broth have their own ingredients.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有猪小肠吗?

Does this dish contain Pork small intestine?

EATING IN CHINA · THE APP

Get the app

Discover local dishes, understand their ingredients and flavours, and choose what you’d like to try. Explore vegetarian, vegan and kid-friendly food ideas for your China trip.

Food guides, ingredients and trip planning are free.

See what’s in the app