Wa-style acid-preserved meat

Wa-style acid-preserved meat

　　Wa-style acid-preserved meat is a snack from Cangyuan Va Autonomous County. The preparation method involves soaking beef in water used to rinse rice, then rinsing it again with clean water, slicing it, and placing it in a vat. Add prickly ash leaves, salt, and cooked rice, mix well, and transfer to an earthenware jar. Press down firmly, cover the jar, and seal the opening by mixing plant ash with mud to form a paste. Let it ferment for over a month to produce acid-preserved meat. High-quality acid-preserved meat has a bright red color, a slightly sour taste, and can be stored for about six months. It can be eaten anytime during storage, but after taking some out, the jar should be tightly resealed, and the removed portion should be consumed within three to five days to avoid spoilage. When eating, it is usually sliced thinly and stir-fried with garlic sprouts.