Da jiu-jia, (Chinese: 大救駕) is a type of Chinese stir-fry that consists of Erkuai (Chinese: 饵块; pinyin: ĕrkuāi) cut into thin slices before being fried with pork, egg, soy sauce, and vegetables. Da jiu-jia is commonly paired with a soup but can be eaten alone.[1]
 Da jiu-jia | |
| Type | Stir-fry |
|---|---|
| Course | Main Course |
| Place of origin | Yunnan, China |
| Region or state | Southwest China |
| Main ingredients | Meat (usually pork belly), Erkuai, Spinach, Soy Sauce, Egg |
Origin
editThe name da jiu-ja literally translates to 'saving the life of the emperor'[2] due to an old legend regarding Zhu Youlang and his flee from Wu Sangui and the Qing dynasty[3]
According to legend, as Youlang fled south towards Burma, he stopped at the city of Tengchong in Yunnan. Exhausted and starving, Youlang asked a farmhouse owner to make him food. Using erkuai, ham, eggs and vegetables, the owner fed the emperor to which Youlang simply stated "erkuai has saved my life" [3]
References
edit- ^ "From the Book: Da Jiu Jia—Stir-Fried Rice Cakes with Pork Belly, Tomatoes, and Spinach | China South of the Clouds". 2020-03-16. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ Freedman, Georgia (2019-04-05). "On the Hunt for Yunnan-Style Rice Cakes". Saveur. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ a b "你知道腾冲"大救驾"的由来吗？". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
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