Shandong Braised Pork Intestines (Jiu Zhuan Da Chang)
Jinan, Shandong Province
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Origin
Jinan, Shandong Province
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Description
Jiu zhuan da chang (九转大肠) — nine-turn large intestines — is Shandong's most technically demanding offal dish: pork large intestine is cleaned, blanched, deep-fried, then braised in a complex spiced sauce with soy, vinegar, sugar, and five spice. The intestine's outer surface crisps during frying while the interior becomes bouncy and tender. Named for the nine steps of transformation required.
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The Thread
—Italian trippa alla romana — braised tripe
—French gras-double lyonnaise — braised tripe
—Korean gopchang gui — grilled intestines
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Flavour Context
Sweet-sour-savoury braising sauce; crispy outer texture from pre-frying; bouncy, tender interior; five-spice warmth; a dish for adventurous palates
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