Why is the pork in Chinese food, specifically fried rice, red around the edges?
2007-01-24 12:31:23 · 12 answers · asked by nachosmyman 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
This type of pork is known as "cha shao" in Mandarin, or "char siew" in Cantonese. Only the crust is red, which is due to the sauce it is coated and roasted in. It is often added to fried rice to make it more colourful. Other popular ways of eating it is to have it in slices and go with plain rice, or noodles.
2007-01-24 22:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by bzpple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You marinate the pieces of roast pork in a red marinade, then you slice them thinly so they're red on the outside and pink inside. It's done just for appearance.
2007-01-24 23:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming that the pork is red because of the marinade
or it's not fully cooked
it's probably the marinade for the pork
2007-01-24 22:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by cutie_punkin_pie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the pork is called barbecue pork, it's marinated in a sauce that has red dye and spices in it. the longer the pork is marinated the brighter the red or pink color.
2007-01-24 20:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by nlightnd26 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It isn't, everywhere. But where it is it is because of the ingredients of the barbecue marinade the pork tenderloin is steeped in for days.
2007-01-24 20:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most chinese pork is roarted then basted with a chinese bbq sauce called hoisin sauce. it is red in color. chinese pride them self on the apperance of their dishes. bright colors add to the enjoyment of the dish
2007-01-25 07:47:29 · answer #6 · answered by gacohio@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They use barbecued pork, the type used with hot mustard and sesame seeds.
2007-01-24 21:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by wineduchess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess, flavoring on it. If look at a piece carfully, you notice it's not red everywhere.
2007-01-24 20:58:33 · answer #8 · answered by Straw Hat Samurai 2.0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's not pork. Buyer beware.
2007-01-25 01:18:58 · answer #9 · answered by louloutee 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
'cuase red means extra goood.
2007-01-24 20:40:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋