Description
The soul food of Nanchang, Jiangxi. Dozens of single-serving small earthen jars are placed inside a massive, 1-meter-tall earthen vat over charcoal and steamed for a full day. Because zero moisture escapes, it extracts the absolute purest essence of the meat and herbs.
Restaurants serving Wa Guan Tang (Jiangxi Earthen Jar Soup)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Pork spareribs(or whole chicken)
- Lotus root(or radish)
- Red dates
- Goji berries
- Natural salt
- Pure water
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Prepare small single-serving earthen jars.
- Blanch pork spareribs or whole chicken to completely purge scum.
- Place medicinal herbs like goji berries and dates, along with root veggies, into the small jar.
- Top with the blanched meat.
- Fill to the brim with pure mineral water and season ONLY with natural salt.
- Seal the small jars tightly with foil.
- Light a charcoal fire inside a massive earthen vat and arrange the small jars inside.
- Cover the giant vat and steam-braise on low charcoal heat for 7-
- hours.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Pure amino acid umami melted from meat and herbs、free of any impurities
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Simmer overnight using a slow cooker or the keep-warm function of a JP rice cooker
Pairing
Nanchang Ban Fen (Rice noodles) / White Rice
Trivia
Boasts over 1000 years of history since the Northern Song Dynasty. Because the breathing earthen jar maintains steady heat and prevents evaporation, it is considered 'the most nutritious soup', hugely popular around hospitals and offices nationwide.
Eating tips & etiquette
Served directly in the piping hot small jar. Gently scoop the soup with a spoon to savor the premium umami created with ZERO MSG. Eating it alongside Nanchang Ban Fen (spicy noodles) is the perfect local breakfast.
Allergen
Pork