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ground pork

猪肉· zhu rou mo

protein

Taste & Role

Savory

Aroma base and richness.

What it is

Ground pork is fresh pork, usually from the shoulder, that has been finely minced, typically with a fat content of 15 to 30 percent. It is one of the most widely used proteins in Chinese home cooking, appearing in dumpling fillings, mapo tofu, noodle sauces, and stir-fries.

Nutrition

per 100 g
Calories
228.2728 kcal
Protein
17.80625 g
Total fat
17.49 g
Carbs
0 g
Fiber
—
Sodium
53.63 mg

USDA FoodData Central (closest standard match)

Substitutes

No registered substitutes — this one is usually easy to find.

Recipes using it

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Knowledge IDs (provenance)