Yanduxian is undoubtedly the first dish to herald the arrival of spring.
In the local, Hangzhou-style, and Suzhou-style cuisines, Yanduxian is a highly representative dish commonly found in the South. It's a soup made from spring bamboo shoots, fresh Wuhua pork, and slices of salted pork, truly a spring seasonal special.
The dish's name alone reveals its main ingredients and cooking method: "Yan" refers to the salted pork, "du" means to simmer over low heat, and "xian" naturally means fresh meat. As a common household dish in the southern region, Yanduxian has the characteristic all such dishes share—a big pot.
A dish for the whole family to enjoy together must be cooked in a large clay pot to truly honor the phrase "for the whole family."