Chinese Prosciutto!!
January 17, 2009
Chinese New Year is coming!! Since I haven’t been able to go back to Taiwan for more than a year now. I’m craving all kinds of food that we used to have during Chinese New Year holidays. Especially the Chinese Prosciutto! Gosh, I love it so much that I decided to make some for myself.
I don’t know how they make the italian prosciutto, which is one of my favorite food as well. But I believe the basic concept is the similar. We rub the pork with some really yummy spices, lots of salt, and than soak it in premium liquor (Kao-Liang). And then, dry them in cold, dry air for a certain amount of time. Look at my yummy prosciutto-to-be! Can’t wait to try them.
I love Italian prosciutto raw or cooked. However, we normally don’t eat our Chinese prosciutto raw. We steam it and then slice it thinly, or to make it even more delicious, we sauté with garlic leek. This is the most famous and must-have dish on Chinese New Year’s Eve.
