Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
Walk past any siu mei (烧味) shop in Guangdong, Hong Kong, or any Chinatown around the world, and you’ll be stopped by the sight of glistening, deep-red strips of pork hanging in the window. This is char siu (叉烧) – Cantonese-style barbecued pork. With its sticky-sweet glaze, tender interior, and irresistibly charred edges, it…