Dish Explainer
What Is Lu Rou Fan?
Lu rou fan is a Taiwanese comfort dish built around braised pork, rice, and sauce absorption.
Quick answer
Lu rou fan is a Taiwanese rice bowl topped with braised minced or chopped pork in a soy-based aromatic sauce.
| Chinese name | Pinyin | Cuisine or format | Usual heat level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 卤肉饭 | lǔ ròu fàn | Taiwanese | Mild |
What it tastes like
It is savory, porky, lightly sweet, soy-braised, and aromatic with rice acting as the foundation.
Common variations
- Minced pork lu rou fan
- Chunkier pork belly versions
- Versions with egg
- Versions served with pickles or greens
Dietary issues
It contains pork and soy sauce, and may include cooking wine, sugar, fried shallots, egg, or wheat-containing sauce.
What to order with it
Pair with greens, a tea egg, soup, cucumber, or tofu so the meal is not only pork and rice.