Pork-bellied chicken, also known as phoenix reincarnation, refers to pork-bellied chicken. It is a traditional local dish in Guangdong Province, belonging to Hakka cuisine. It is to wrap the whole chicken in raw pork belly, then tie the two ends with aquatic plants and cook them in specially prepared soup. It is mainly popular in Shenzhen, Huizhou, Heyuan and Meizhou in eastern Guangdong. It is a necessary pre-dinner soup for banquets in Hakka areas of Guangdong. The soup is thick and clear, with strong medicinal flavor and pepper aroma.
Wuhuaji is not only famous in Guangdong province, but also very popular all over the country. It is a dish suitable for both family dinners and formal occasions, and its unique flavor and healthy characteristics make it highly respected. Whether cooking at home or tasting in a restaurant, streaky chicken is a must-see food.
The origin of zhuduji
It is said that in the Qing Dynasty, Fei Yi had just given birth to the Prince. Because Fei Yi had stomach trouble and was weak after delivery, Gan Long ordered the chef to stew tonic for Fei Yi, but she lost her appetite for anything and her chicken became thinner and thinner. The imperial doctor in the palace tried his best to send all kinds of precious tonics to Fei Yi, but to no avail. Qianlong was in a hurry, and then called the imperial doctor and the royal chef to preach the imperial edict. No matter what method is used, Fei Yi's illness should be cured. The chef thought of the method that "medicine is better than food".
Therefore, the traditional folk concept of "sitting on the moon" to eat chicken soup was improved, and the chicken was put into the pig's belly and stewed with precious medicinal materials. After eating, Fei Yi really had a big appetite. After a period of diet conditioning, Fei Yi's stomach trouble has healed, and her skin color has become more and more ruddy, shiny and beautiful. Qianlong was overjoyed and called this dish "pork belly with pepper chicken". Since then, it has been widely circulated among the people and evolved into the current streaky chicken.