Four-Joy Kao Fu

Ingredients

• Shanghai bran 2 sticks
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Salt as appropriate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Cooking wine 1 spoon
• Onion, ginger and garlic appropriate amount

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Wash the onions, ginger and garlic and prick them with bamboo skewers for seasoning.
2. 2. Apply salt, cooking wine, soy sauce and five-spice powder evenly to the whole body and marinate for more than 2 hours.
3. 3. Preheat the oven to 200°C
4. 4. Put the onion, ginger and garlic into a baking pan and brush with a layer of honey, water or oil
5. 5. Place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, flip over halfway through and brush with sauce
6. 6. Bake until the surface is golden brown and the inside is cooked through, then cut into pieces and serve on a plate

Cultural Tips

Shanghai cuisine combines the characteristics of local cuisine and Zhoujiang cuisine, forming a light and sweet flavor. Shanghainese cuisine places great emphasis on braised pork and sweet and sour seasonings. Pork ribs, braised pork, and fried shrimp in soup are all classic examples. Shanghai braised bran is a household name in Shanghai. It is a must-have dish for festivals and family gatherings, and is the epitome of Shanghai cuisine food culture.