Yayuan’s Fermented Black Bean Beef Cheung Fun

Yayuan’s Fermented Black Bean Beef Cheung Fun

　　Yayuan’s Fermented Black Bean Beef Cheung Fun

　　The fermented black bean beef cheung fun at the Yayuan branch is an improved version of a similar dish from Foshan’s Guangji in the 1930s, tailored to local tastes. It has become the shop’s signature dish and enjoys a strong reputation among Foshan residents.

　　The fermented black bean beef cheung fun is made with premium rice, beef, and flavorful oils and seasonings. First, the rice is thoroughly washed and ground repeatedly into a smooth rice slurry. The beef is minced and mixed with oil-seasoned ingredients to form the beef filling. The preparation method is quite refined and requires precise control of heat. A specialized cheung fun steaming pan is used to boil water until it’s rapidly bubbling, then a cloth lining is placed inside, the rice slurry is evenly poured in, followed by the beef filling. It is then covered and steamed until cooked. After steaming, the cheung fun is rolled up, cut into pieces, and served on a plate, topped with hot oil and a pre-mixed, distinctive fermented black bean soy sauce – a specialty of Foshan. The dish features snow-white, glistening cheung fun that is smooth and silky in texture, with tender and delicious beef. It is highly popular with customers and has become the shop’s signature offering.

　　Yayuan’s Fermented Black Bean Beef Cheung Fun was recognized as a Guangdong Famous Snack by the Guangdong Cuisine Association after evaluation in Guangzhou in 2002. In December 2003, it was designated as a China Famous Snack by the China Cuisine Association following evaluation in Shantou, Guangdong.