Pian'er chuan, an iconic Hangzhou dish. /CGTN
Pian'er chuan, an iconic Hangzhou dish. /CGTN
Pian'er chuan, an iconic Hangzhou dish. /CGTN
A CGTN host eats pian'er chuan in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN
Chicken or other kinds of meat is usually used as the topping of pian'er chuan. /CGTN
Chicken or other kinds of meat is usually used as the topping of pian'er chuan. /CGTN
A chef cooks the dish's toppings in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN
A chef cooks the dish's toppings in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN
Amid the lively chatter of locals and visitors, you'll encounter the iconic Hangzhou dish pian'er chuan. The magic lies in its simplicity – delicate slices of fatty pork belly marinated in a harmonious blend of soy sauce and spices served with with pickled cabbage and bamboo shoots. As you savor the tender meat, you're tasting the essence of Hangzhou's cuisine – a balance of flavors, textures and time-honored traditions.