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rousong

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ A dish from China

rousong, a dish from China
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Meat floss, also known as yuk sung or rousong, is a dried meat product of Chinese origin, with a light and fluffy texture similar to coarse cotton. It is more commonly known as bak hu in Hokkien-influenced regions, such as Southeast Asia and Taiwan.

What gives it away

πŸ₯˜Main ingredientspork or other meat, soy sauce, sugar, seasonings
πŸ”₯Cooking methodmeat stewed then dried and shredded into fluffy fibers
πŸ‘…Flavour & stylesavory-sweet, light, dry and cottony
πŸ•’When it’s eatentopping for rice, porridge, buns or sandwiches

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Frequently asked questions

Where does rousong come from?
rousong is a dish that originated in China.
What is rousong?
Meat floss, also known as yuk sung or rousong, is a dried meat product of Chinese origin, with a light and fluffy texture similar to coarse cotton. It is more commonly known as bak hu in Hokkien-influenced regions, such as Southeast Asia and Taiwan.