Dragon Hoof for Blessing Offspring

Dragon Hoof for Blessing Offspring

　　Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, a wealthy merchant in Xitang had been married for years without having children. Later, following the advice of a Taoist priest, he joyfully engaged in charitable deeds, building roads and bridges to benefit others. While constructing one bridge, a celestial phoenix from the heavens perched beside it, and that same year the merchant was blessed with the birth of a son. Thus, the bridge was named “Sending-off-Son Phoenix Arrival Bridge.” To celebrate the joyous occasion, the merchant hosted a grand banquet, during which one of the main dishes was a hoof. In honor of the celebration, it was named Dragon Hoof for Blessing Offspring. Since then, this dish has become the centerpiece at weddings, joyous celebrations, housewarmings, and family reunions across the region, symbolizing the blessing of early offspring and harmonious fortune. The Dragon Hoof for Blessing Offspring is made from premium pork leg meat, seasoned with dozens of secret traditional spices, and simmered, steamed, and braised using both high and low heat. The result is tender, boneless meat that is rich yet not greasy, with a perfectly delightful flavor.