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Gluten stuffed with pork is one of Wuxi's most iconic traditional dishes, celebrated together with Wuxi sauced spare ribs and Huishan clay figurines as the "Three Treasures of Wuxi".
Features
The dish features locally distinctive water-fried gluten puffs as containers, filled with carefully seasoned minced meat, then braised. This dish exemplifies key qualities of Wuxi cuisine — harmonious sweetness and savory flavors, an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, and cultural significance.
Origin
The origins of this dish are closely linked to the history of water-fried gluten puffs in Wuxi. In local culture, gluten puffs represent reunion; that's why gluten stuffed with pork has been a staple during significant festivals such as the Winter Solstice and Spring Festival. It symbolizes hopes for family harmony and joyful togetherness.
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