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Bazi Rou (Braised Pork Over Rice)

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The name refers to how the meat is tied into a bundle before braising — 'bazi' means to bind, describing the cooking method.

Pork belly is bound and slow-braised in a soy-based sauce until tender and deeply flavorful, then served sliced over rice, flatbread, or steamed buns.

Why it's made this way: The dish is closely tied to Jinan's everyday food culture, and its bound braising technique keeps less-tender cuts moist over long cooking.