Key Parameters
Temperature
175°C
150°C - 200°C
Time
1 minute
30 seconds - 2 minutes
Equipment
Steps
- 1.
Anxi Tieguanyin Chao Rou (Quanzhou, Fujian): Creates caramelized crust on pork belly while infusing tea aroma
- 2.
Fuzhou Yanshui Xia (Fuzhou, Fujian): Enhances umami in brine-cured shrimp through tea-smoking
- 3.
Yongchun Fen Gan (Yongchun County): Develops complex crust on fermented tofu cakes
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction