Four-Joy Kao Fu
About Four-Joy Kao Fu - Shanghai Cuisine
Shanghai roasted braised bran is a classic traditional dish in Shanghai and a representative work of Shanghai cuisine. With a light and sweet taste and fine preparation, Sixi Kaofu is famous for its fried, braised, coal-fired and steamed dishes. Sixi Kaofu is widely popular in local families and restaurants.
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
Instructions
- 1. Wash the onions, ginger and garlic and prick them with bamboo skewers for easy flavoring
- 2. Apply salt, cooking wine, soy sauce, and five-spice powder evenly all over the body, and marinate for more than 2 hours.
- 3. Preheat the oven to 200°C
- 4. Place the onion, ginger and garlic into the baking pan and brush with a layer of honey, water or oil
- 5. Place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, turning over halfway through and brushing with sauce
- 6. Bake until the surface is golden brown and the inside is cooked through, then cut into pieces and serve on a plate
Cultural Notes
Shanghai cuisine combines the characteristics of local cuisine and Zhoujiang cuisine, forming a light and sweet flavor. Shanghainese cuisine pays great attention to braised pork and sweet and sour seasonings. Tangli pork ribs, braised pork, and fried shrimps are all classic examples. Shanghai roasted bran is a household name in Shanghai. It is a must-have dish at festivals and family gatherings and is the epitome of Shanghai cuisine food culture.