
Everyday meals
Rousong
Chinese preparation of meat (most often pork or chicken), cooked, shredded and then dried until it becomes a fine, fluffy, sweet-and-salty floss. It is kept in a jar and sprinkled over rice, congee or soft breads.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Instructions
- Cut the meat into large pieces, put them in a pan with the water, sliced ginger and star anise, then bring to a boil.
- Simmer gently for 40 minutes until the meat falls apart easily, then drain and let it cool.
- Shred the meat by hand or with a fork, removing all sinew and fat.
- Heat the oil in a wide pan, add the shredded meat, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, salt and five-spice powder.
- Stir-fry over medium heat, stirring constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, until the fibers are dry and crumbly.
- Continue cooking over low heat, still stirring, until you get a texture of dry, golden flakes.
- Let it cool completely, then store in an airtight jar.
Variations and tips
Pork version. Use lean pork shoulder instead of chicken for a richer flavor; the technique stays the same.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

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