Why is the lion head in Yangzhou so famous?

Yangzhou lion head is a classic traditional dish in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, which belongs to Huaiyang cuisine. The taste is soft, fat but not greasy, and rich in nutrition. Braised in brown sauce, steamed and popularized. "Lion Head" has been famous for thousands of years, and its success lies in maintaining the basic style of traditional cooking methods and adapting to the changes of seasons.

In terms of different consumption and respect for faith, the materials on standby vary from thing to thing, and change richly, becoming a series of delicacies. The most famous dish in Yang cuisine is "Lion Head". Meatballs made from pork are famous for their size, roundness, tenderness and freshness. They are elegant and deeply loved by women and children in Xian Yi. Mr. Tang Keming, the chef of the last emperor, believed that it was listed as one of the four famous dishes in Yangzhou in the Sui Dynasty, and it was called sunflower ribs at that time. Yang Wanli, a great poet in the Song Dynasty, said: "However, a cup with two pliers really has Yangzhou geese." Although he can't exactly refer to this dish, what is certain is that after he tasted the dishes like lion's head, he made vivid exaggeration and borrowed food to express his feelings.