Bill's mother's Cantonese zongxi (Guǎng shì ròu zòng) from The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family (page 53) by Bill Leung and Kaitlin Leung and Judy Leung and Sarah Leung

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  • Serves : 14

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    Can substitute reed leaves for dried bamboo leaves. Soak dried bamboo leaves, glutinous rice, and blanched peanuts overnight. Marinate pork belly overnight.

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    Can substitute reed leaves for dried bamboo leaves. Soak dried bamboo leaves, glutinous rice, and blanched peanuts overnight. Marinate pork belly overnight.

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