Dried Bamboo Shoots and Pickled Vegetable Braised Pork Belly

Dried Bamboo Shoots and Pickled Vegetable Braised Pork Belly

　　When ancient residents of Yanzhou built new houses and erected the main beam, they would often toss steamed buns to the onlooking villagers. The banquet of the day would also feature a dish of dried bamboo shoots and pickled vegetable braised pork belly, topped with several steamed buns. This was both a way to thank the construction workers and a gesture to attract wealth and good fortune—making it a folk dish rich in the flavors of Yanzhou. The dish is rich yet not greasy, fragrant, soft, and chewy. Visitors to Yanzhou must try it.