A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Unlike a jar of rendered lard, it can be kept as a solid roll or cut pieces with an ivory interior and darker outer surface.
In the kitchen
Small pieces release fat and a salty, smoky aroma when heated; they are used in some Xinglong pan-fried potato preparations.
It is animal fat. Seasoning and smoking vary; potatoes cooked with it are not vegetarian. It is a cooking ingredient, not a ready-to-eat snack.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有腊猪油吗？
Does this dish contain Cured pork leaf fat?
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.
