Description
Taiwan's national dish simmering meat, tofu, and veg in a special soy soup (Lu Zhi) spiced with herbs like star anise and cinnamon.
Restaurants serving Taiwanese Braised Dishes (Luwei)
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The Recipe section below is a general reference, not a recipe from the listed shops.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Preferred ingredients
- Soy sauce
- Rice wine
- Rock sugar
- Star anise
- Cinnamon
- Garlic
- Ginger
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Make Master Stock] Heat lard and sesame oil, fry smashed garlic, ginger, scallions, and shallots until browned. Add rock sugar to caramelize, then pour soy, rice wine, and water.
- [Herb Blend] Pack star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, licorice, and fennel into a cotton bag; simmer in soup for 1+ hour.
- [Staged Simmering] Add prepped meat, offal, and tofu in order; simmer until cooked.
- [Chill for Flavor] The most crucial step: turn off heat and let cool overnight in the soup. This 'cooling process' lets spices and umami penetrate deep into the fibers, creating the authentic glossy finish. Reheat and serve with thick soy sauce or pickled greens.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Star anise、Cinnamon、Sichuan pepper、Cloves、Licorice
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese simmered ingredients
Pairing
Taiwan Beer、Unsweetened Taiwan tea
Trivia
[For Everyone] Stalls let you pick ingredients into a basket to be simmered or cut. Two types exist: 'Leng Lu' (Cold) and 'Jiare Lu' (Heated).
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] It's local rule to tell the owner 'Jia La' to get it tossed with plenty of special super-spicy sauce!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce)