Meat floss- How to make rousong (Chinese-style pork floss)

Step 1

Bring enough water to a boil to submerge all the pork pieces.

Step 2

Add the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and salt to the water.

Step 3

Add the star anise and cinnamon stick.

Step 4

Cut the pork loin into 1-2 inches pieces, and simmer with the liquid.

Step 5

Remove the star anise and the cinnamon stick from the pork.

Step 6

Break up the pork into smaller pieces by using a wooden spatula. This step helps shorten the time until the pork is soft and tender.

Step 7

Once the pork is tender and easily breakable, cook until the liquid evaporates. Remove and cool.

Step 8

Transfer the pork into a plastic bag and bash it with a wooden roller to brakes up the meat further.

Step 9

Place the broken meat pieces in a large skillet or wok.

Step 10

Heat the pork until dry and fragrant over low temperature. You must keep stirring it continuously to ensure it will not burn at the bottom.

Step 11

When it is completely dry, remove to let it cools.

Step 12

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.