Stuffed Glutinous Rice in Pig Intestine

Stuffed Glutinous Rice in Pig Intestine

　　Stuffed Glutinous Rice in Pig Intestine is a traditional snack from the Chaoshan region of Guangdong.

　　The common method of preparation involves taking the middle section of a pig’s large intestine, which is repeatedly washed with salt, sodium carbonate, or starch until it is free of any unpleasant odor. The glutinous rice is first soaked until soft, then mixed with pork, shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, lotus seeds, and other ingredients. Seasonings such as salt, monosodium glutamate, and pepper are added to the mixture before it is stuffed into the cleaned pig intestine (the word “胀” in the Chaoshan dialect means “to stuff into a container,” which is the origin of the dish’s name). Both ends are then tied tightly with cotton thread, and the stuffed intestine is boiled in hot water for about an hour. After boiling, it is removed, cut diagonally into small slices, and served with sweet soy sauce (the sauce is made by mixing soy sauce with brown sugar, a suitable amount of chili, and starch, then briefly simmered and sprinkled with toasted white sesame seeds).

　　This snack is suitable for all seasons and is enjoyed not only by locals in Chaoshan but also by visitors from all over.