Today, I was delighted to lay my hands on a half kilo of Jinhua ham offcuts and trimmings for a mere ¥31.57. This compares to the ¥140+ I would normally pay for an equivalent amount of sliced ham (or the ¥1,000 for a whole 3.5 kg ham), yet these bits and pieces are perfect for soups, sauces or even omelettes, salads etc.