At Mid-Autumn Festival, besides mooncakes, lanterns, and the full moon, the most important things are delicious food and family reunion. This time, I'm bringing you a creative recipe to inspire a new idea for your Mid-Autumn reunion feast!
Why do we eat pomelo during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
This pomelo salad with pork belly is very easy to make and perfect for sharing with many people. But why do we eat pomelo during the Mid-Autumn Festival? There are a couple of explanations: one says that "pomelo" sounds like "blessing" (佑), symbolizing good fortune; another explanation suggests that "pomelo" sounds like "wanderer" (遊子), implying that wanderers who have ventured afar have returned home for the Mid-Autumn reunion. While these explanations may sound a bit traditional, one undeniable fact remains: pomelo is delicious!
The Distinction Between Pomelo and Yuzu
Pomelo (碌柚), commonly known as Shatian pomelo, is larger in size with green skin. When ripe, it is sweet, juicy, and its flesh is segmented, making it ideal for salads. Yuzu (柚子), on the other hand, is a Japanese citrus fruit resembling an orange, smaller in size with yellow skin. Its flavor is akin to lemon, and it is rarely eaten as a fruit but commonly used to make yuzu salad dressing, yuzu vinegar, yuzu sake, and more. In this context, the "柚子" (yuzu) mentioned refers to the former, so readers should not confuse the two.
Besides pomelo, pork is also a great ingredient for Mid-Autumn Festival. In terms of symbolism, "豚" (pork) sounds like "團" (reunion), making it perfect for gathering on the night of the full moon, enjoying wine and pork together. There's nothing more precious than this moment. As Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Big Boy presents this perfect match dish combining pomelo and pork. Wishing everyone a happy Mid-Autumn Festival, filled with reunions under the moon!
Ingredients
Pomelo Salad
Red Cabbage | 1/4 bulb |
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Pomelo | 1 bulb |
Fig | 1 pc |
Cherry Radish | 2 pcs |
Garlic | 1-2 cloves |
Lemongrass | 2 sticks |
Lemon | ½ bulb |
Lime | ½ bulb |
Honey | 3 tsp |
Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 2 tbsp |
Salt | 1 pinch |
Ground Black Pepper | 1 pinch |
Pork Skewer
Diced Pork (scotch) | 200 g |
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Corn Starch | 2 tsp |
Sesame Oil | 1 tsp |
2 tsp | |
Mirin | 2 tbsp |
Soy Sauce | 2 tbsp |
Yuzu Wine | 60 ml |
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