Beijing Lu Zhu Huo Shao (Stewed Pig Entrails with Pancakes)

Beijing Lu Zhu Huo Shao (Stewed Pig Entrails with Pancakes) is a traditional delicacy full of the hustle - and - bustle atmosphere of the streets. It mainly uses pig offal such as pig large intestine, pig lung, and streaky pork. First, these ingredients are thoroughly cleaned and then put into an aged broth made from a variety of spices. They are slowly simmered for several hours until tender and flavorful. The Huo Shao is a type of pasta similar to a sesame seed cake, with a firm and chewy texture. When serving, cut the Huo Shao and the prepared offal into small pieces, heat them again in the boiling braising soup, then ladle out the soup and ingredients together. Add seasonings like garlic juice, Chinese chive flowers, and chili oil according to personal taste. The soup of Lu Zhu Huo Shao is rich and savory. The Huo Shao soaks up the braising broth, becoming soft and glutinous while still retaining some chewiness. The pig offal has a rich texture, fatty but not greasy, with a mellow flavor. Whether on a cold winter night or in a lively street shop, having a bowl of steaming Lu Zhu Huo Shao warms the stomach and satisfies the appetite, and it is deeply loved by the people of Beijing.