At the table
Let a small portion cool before eating; the inside may be hotter than the surface. Serve small portions of the pork and vegetables with rice.
Contains cured pork; the meat and pickled greens can be salty. Recipes vary; confirm the actual ingredients if you have dietary restrictions.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The type of preserved greens and additional seasoning should be checked when ordering.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Smoky, savory pork with mild sourness.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft stewed meat and greens.
- How it’s made
- Stew cured pork with sour greens.
The type of preserved greens and additional seasoning should be checked when ordering.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Sichuan.
About this regional connection
Sichuan: Associated with Aba and Qiang food traditions in Sichuan.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有尔玛酸菜炖腊肉吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Another side of Sichuan flavor
This dish belongs to the Tibetan and Qiang food landscape of northwestern Sichuan. Its character comes from the contrast between sour preserved greens and smoky cured pork. It offers a different introduction to the region from the chili-heavy dishes many visitors associate with Sichuan.