A Rustic and Hearty Chinese Meal
I have been watching Chinese historical movies. And I have observed that meals are a part of every event. Doesn't matter if the Xiongnu barbarians are at the palace gate; the Emperor will still be feasting in his harem. Generals consume a whole roasted lamb while discussing war strategies. Scholars debate the merits of Confucianism versus Legalism in between nibbling delicate morsels of Yangtze river snails stewed with Bamboo Shoot. Farmers celebrate a good harvest by offering the Gods a Pig's Head, A Cow's head and a Sheep's head . And so my lunch today: -Bitter Cabbage Rice with Waxed Pork Belly and Duck Liver Sausage - Radish, Tomato and Pork Rib Soup - Stir-Fried Leek with Tau Kwa - Pan-Fried Pumpkin Cake with Minced Chicken Meat and Chili Paste - Fermented Rice Wine Bitter Cabbage Rice with Waxed Pork Belly and Duck Liver Sausage Leek with Soya Bean Cake Pumpkin Cake with Minced Chicken Meat and Chili Paste Radish, Tomato and Pork Rib Soup Fermented Rice Wine...