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Celebrating Chinese New Year with Hui Guo Rou (回锅肉)
As the Year of the Snake begins, there’s no better way to celebrate Chinese New Year than with a dish that embodies tradition and bold flavours: Hui Guo Rou (回锅肉)—Twice-Cooked Szechuan Pork.
This iconic dish from Sichuan is steeped in history. Its name, Hui Guo Rou, literally translates to “returned to the wok.” It’s all about simplicity and technique: tender pork belly is boiled first, then stir-fried with aromatic spices and vibrant vegetables to create a dish that’s both rich and perfectly balanced.
At Uren, we’ve brought this classic recipe to life, putting the spotlight on the freshness and versatility of our IQF vegetables. Here’s a little more about this incredible dish and how our ingredients make it shine.
The Origins and Flavours of Hui Guo Rou
Hui Guo Rou has its roots in rural Sichuan, where pork was a prized ingredient for special occasions. Farmers would boil large cuts of pork for rituals or festive feasts, and any leftovers would later be stir-fried with local ingredients. Over time, this practical approach became a much-loved recipe in its own right.
It’s not just the story behind the dish that makes it special—it’s the flavour. Szechuan cooking is famous for mala (the numbing heat of Szechuan peppercorns paired with fiery chillies). But Hui Guo Rou offers more than just heat. The natural sweetness of pork fat, the umami depth of fermented bean pastes, and the crunch of fresh vegetables create a dish that feels both indulgent and balanced.
Our Take on Hui Guo Rou
At Uren, we’ve embraced the vibrant flavours of Hui Guo Rou by highlighting the vegetables that make the dish truly stand out. Our IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) vegetables ensure peak freshness, vibrant colours, and consistent quality, making them the perfect choice for chefs and food manufacturers.
Here’s what we used in our version:
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