Dragon and Phoenix Harmony

Dragon and Phoenix Harmony

　　Dragon and Phoenix Harmony is a traditional famous dish from the Shayang Changhu area. During the Shunzhi era of the Qing Dynasty, Wang Sanjian from Jingmen was known for his integrity in office and was called “Wang the Upright Judge” by the people. In December of the Year of the Horse (1654 AD), when Zheng Chenggong attacked Zhangzhou, in June of the following year, Wang Sanjian fled to the capital to escape the war and sought refuge under Prince Jingnan Geng Jimao. It happened that Geng Jimao’s son, Geng Jingzhong, was getting married. Wang Sanjian asked his personal chef, who was also from Jingmen, to prepare a dish using eel and chicken cooked together, and named it “Dragon and Phoenix Harmony.” Prince Jingnan was particularly fond of the dish after tasting it, and it quickly gained fame. Later, it was presented to the imperial court and became a treasured delicacy in the imperial cuisine. The eel in Dragon and Phoenix Harmony is crispy and fragrant, the chicken is tender and refreshing, the aroma is rich, the presentation is elegant, and the creativity is vivid—truly a fine dish fit for any banquet.