Red yeast pork

Last updated 2026-11-16 — Also known as fermented rice pork, it is made by fermenting glutinous rice, red yeast, sugar, and salt into a fermented rice base (糟母), which is then used to marinate meats such as chicken or duck. The dish combines the aroma of wine and meat, and has nourishing properties. Red yeast pork was once a cherished festive dish for the Hakka people during Chinese New Year, but it has now become commonplace and can be enjoyed on ordinary days. …