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About This Recipe

Hubei lion head is a classic traditional dish in Hubei and a representative work of Hubei cuisine. It has a strong flavor and is good at steaming, stewing, stir-frying and deep-frying. The braised lion's head is popular with local families and restaurants.

Ingredients List

• 500g pork belly
• 5 water chestnuts
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Appropriate amount of salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Onions, ginger and garlic in moderation
• 1 spoon cooking wine

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Cut the pork belly into small pieces, add cooking wine and ginger slices, blanch in cold w
   heat it to 70% heat.
2. 3. Add pork belly and stir-fry quickly over high heat until it changes color.
3. 4. Add onion, ginger and garlic and continue to stir-fry until cooked
4. 5. Add salt, soy sauce and cooking wine to taste, stir-fry over high heat and serve.
5. 6. Remove from the pot and plate

Cultural Tips

E cuisine is a traditional cuisine of Chu region, with Wuhan cuisine as the core. Hubei cuisine pays attention to heat and cooking methods, and makes good use of the steaming method. Wuhan hot dry noodles, pork ribs, and lotus paste broth are all classic representatives of Hubei cuisine. Hubei Lion Head is a well-known name in Hubei. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is also the epitome of Hubei food culture.