Steps
- 1.
Lion's Head Meatballs (Jiangsu, China): Provides umami-rich broth base for braising pork meatballs
- 2.
Shanghai Drunken Chicken (Shanghai, China): Infuses poaching liquid with layered umami for cold appetizer
- 3.
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (Fujian, China): Forms the foundational broth for this luxurious multi-ingredient soup
The Science
Primary Reaction
Collagen denaturation and gelatinization