This particular Shanghai is found only in some of the best restaurants because it needs a lot of precision and is quite time-consuming. The pork is cooked with different vegetables and is served with steamed bun.
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
and 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
and 15 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean pork
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sherry
- 6 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 slices ginger
- 1 Scallion
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Put pork in boiling water. Boil 1 minute. Drain. Rinse in cold water.
- Cut pork into 2-inch cubes.
- Put pork and 1 cup water in an earthenware or any other heavy pot. Bring water to boil.
- Add sherry, soy sauce, ginger, and scallions.
- Cover pot tightly. Simmer over very low heat 2 hours.
- Add sugar. Bring to high heat. Baste until gravy coats the meat.
- May be prepared in advance. May be frozen. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 365kcal, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 4.8g, Carbohydrates: 11g, Sugar: 9.5g, Protein: 46g, Fiber: 0.2g, Sodium: 1520mg
Nutritional information is estimated using a food database and is provided as a guideline only. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients used, brands, and portion sizes.
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