肴肉

餚肉

yáoròu

noun

Measure Word

一块肴肉 kuài

Meanings

1 Zhenjiang-style pressed pork in aspic
2 crystal pork trotter (salt-cured, jellied)

Characters

cooked meat dish

Examples

镇江肴肉配香醋是绝配。

Zhènjiāng yáoròu pèi xiāngcù shì juépèi.

Zhenjiang pressed pork with aromatic vinegar is a perfect match.

早餐来一盘水晶肴肉。

Zǎocān lái yī pán shuǐjīng yáoròu.

A plate of crystal pressed pork for breakfast.

Tips

culture

A Zhenjiang (Jiangsu) specialty. Pork trotters are cured with salt and saltpeter, simmered, then pressed so the collagen sets into translucent aspic. Classically eaten dipped in Zhenjiang black vinegar with ginger threads.

Stroke Order

肴 yáo

肉 ròu