Steps
- 1.
Suanmei Jiang Gu (Sichuan): Brine tenderizes pork ribs while imparting sour-umami backbone
- 2.
Meigan Cai (Hakka): Ferments mustard greens with suanmei tang for layered acidity
- 3.
Liangban Huanggua (Shandong): Quick-pickled cucumbers gain bright acidity without cooking