Shitang Braised Pork

Shitang Braised Pork

　　Shitang Braised Pork is a type of taro-braised pork, with its spicy variant being a distinctive specialty of Shitang. The dish uses pork belly sliced about 0.5 cm thick, boiled until about 80% cooked, then deep-fried. Taro is also cut to the same thickness as the meat, deep-fried until golden brown, and then layered alternately with the pork slices. These are stacked together and seasoned with a secret spicy blend, resulting in a flavor that is richly spicy, not greasy, and refreshingly delicious. The pork skin is golden, the taro is soft and smooth, and the yellow-and-white layers form a turtle-shell pattern, making it visually appealing. The meat is not greasy, the taro is tender and flavorful, and the aroma is enticing with a taste that lingers long after the meal.