Shanghai recipes — 5 traditional dishes

Main course Meat

叫化鸡

jou-hwa-jee

Whole chicken stuffed and cooked in clay for succulence.

Main course Meat

红烧肉

hong-show-row

Pork belly slow-cooked in soy sauce reduction for rich flavor.

Main course Meat

上海炒面

shahng-high chow-mian

Stir-fried noodles with pork and vegetables in soy sauce.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

上海大闸蟹

shahng-high dah-chah-sheh

Seasonal delicacy of steamed freshwater crabs known for their sweet meat.

Snack Meat

小笼包

shaow-long-bow

Delicate steamed dumplings filled with pork and rich broth.

Shanghai (China)