Qionzhongrou （Thousand Paper Thin Slices of Pork）

摘要

cqvip:Duan Wenchang, prime minister to Tang Emperor Muzong (on the throne from 821 to 825), was known not only for his achievements in managing state affairs, but also for his self-compiled five-volume recipe book and invention of the famous dish, qianzhangrou. The story goes that one year Duan returned to visit his hometown of Linzi, now Zibo City in Shandong Province. The local county magistrate threw a banquet in Duan’s honor. Eager for Duan to enjoy the banquet, the magistrate asked the chef to cook his signature dish, shuzirou.