Slippery pork:

It is a special delicacy in Xuzhou, Jiangsu and northern Anhui. It is commonly known as "slippery chicken" or "pink chicken" locally. Although making smooth pork seems simple, making it delicious requires attention to some details and skills.

The following is an introduction to how to make smooth pork with detailed steps and techniques——

1. Select meat: To make smooth pork, you must first choose lean meat, but a little fat is also acceptable. . There are many kinds of meat suitable for making smooth meat, such as mutton, beef, pork, chicken, etc., which are all commonly used meats for making smooth meat.

2. Cut the meat: Wash the selected meat and cut it into short strips, usually 3 to 5 cm long and 2 to 3 cm wide.

3. Curing meat and sizing: Curing meat is the most critical step in making smooth meat. It determines whether the cooked meat is delicious and whether it is tender and smooth.

Cut the meat and put it in a large bowl. Add a little water and grab it with your hands repeatedly until all the water is absorbed into the meat. Then add some water and grab it again and again until you feel that the meat is no longer tender. Continue to absorb moisture. The purpose of this is to allow the meat to absorb sufficient moisture, so that the smooth meat will taste very tender. The specific amount of water used is related to the type of meat and the moisture content of the meat itself. You will gradually master it after doing it a few times. In the future, you can also add the required amount of water at one time.

After the meat absorbs enough water, you can add seasonings to marinate. The specific seasonings to use depend on your own taste. Generally, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, Sichuan pepper powder, and pepper are commonly used. , salt, etc. If you like spicy food, you can also add some chili powder. If there is any excess water before adding the seasoning, pour it off, then add the seasoning and mix well.

The next step is to add egg whites and mix well. Basically, one egg white is enough for one pound of meat. Egg whites also play a role in making the meat soft and tender. After grabbing the egg whites evenly, put in a little cooking oil and stir well. The purpose of adding oil is to form an oil film on the surface of the meat. This oil film can firmly seal in the moisture that was previously absorbed into the meat, preventing the meat from being cooked. Spit out the water.

The last step is to add starch and mix well. The specific amount is not easy to control, because the previous amount of water, liquid seasoning, and egg white will all affect the amount of starch. You can divide it into several times, add a small amount each time, and grasp it evenly until there is a thick and very sticky starch paste on the surface of the meat. This description seems a bit too abstract. In practice, you can master it after doing it a few times. .

After doing these things, put the meat aside and marinate it. Generally, marinating it for about 30 minutes is enough.

4. Forming: Pour enough water into the pot and bring to a boil over high heat, then grab the marinated meat a few times with your hands, and then put the meat strips into the pot one by one. During this period, be sure to keep the fire high and keep the pot boiling. If you see that the water is no longer boiling, wait a while before adding the meat. After all the meat is put in, continue to cook over high heat until all the meat strips float. Continue cooking for a while until the meat is cooked through, and then it is ready to be taken out of the pan.

5. Soaking: Prepare a large basin of clean cold water, take out the cooked meat and put it in cold water to cool and soak for a period of time. This is to ensure that the outside of the meat strips is coated with sufficient starch. Moisturizing, it tastes smooth. If you are not in a hurry to use it, just soak it for two days and there will be no problem. In summer, you can put it in the refrigerator for soaking and storage, and then take it out when you need to eat it. If you are in a hurry to eat it, you can use it directly without soaking it.

Operation essentials: Pure sweet potato powder must be used to make smooth meat. It is difficult to succeed with other types of starches. In addition, egg white is not necessary. If you find it troublesome, you can leave it out.

How to eat: The smooth pork we prepare here is usually used to make soup. Any soup base will do. After boiling, add the prepared smooth pork and cook for a while, then adjust the seasoning. It's ready to eat. It can also be used as a side dish when cooking, stewing or stewing vegetables.