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Yes, steam the meat then use it as you prefer.
I first came across it when I lived in Hunan. There, people would fry the steamed meat with both green and red chillies and scallions. 25 years later, I still do the same.
One favourite restaurant used the meat in a dry hotpot with potato and spices.
It's an area of Chinese cuusine that hasnt been covered in English language books. Very little in Chinese, either.
The internet has info but in Chinese. search Google for 鸭肉干.
Yes, steam the meat then use it as you prefer.
I first came across it when I lived in Hunan. There, people would fry the steamed meat with both green and red chillies and scallions. 25 years later, I still do the same.
One favourite restaurant used the meat in a dry hotpot with potato and spices.
It's an area of Chinese cuusine that hasnt been covered in English language books. Very little in Chinese, either.
