What is lu rou fan?
Lu rou fan · Chinese
Taiwanese braised pork rice: minced fatty pork simmered in soy, rice wine and five-spice, spooned over rice.
What it tastes like
Sticky, savory-sweet and very porky, with the rich sauce soaking into the rice. Often comes with a braised egg.
Where you’ll see it
Taiwanese restaurants and cafes as a cheap, beloved staple, and on modern rice bowl menus.