Zhuxi Steamed Basin

Zhuxi Steamed Basin

　　Zhuxi Steamed Basin is an innovative creation of the local culinary culture in Zhuxi. Using a unique cooking method, it combines various ingredients in one basin, achieving a perfect harmony of color, aroma, and taste. This dish has remained popular for centuries. The preparation includes one fresh hind leg of pork, one free-range chicken, several potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, poached eggs, bean oil rolls, and one earthenware basin. Cut the pork leg and chicken into pieces and place them in the basin. Marinate with salt for 10–20 minutes, then add an appropriate amount of water. Steam in a steamer over high heat for 40 minutes. When the meat is half-cooked, add sliced potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, green onions, red chili peppers, and cinnamon. Return to the steamer and steam over low heat for 1–2 hours. When the meat is nearly done, add the poached eggs and bean oil rolls, then steam over low heat for another 30 minutes before removing from the steamer. Finally, garnish with some cilantro and spinach before serving.