Lipu taro braised pork with Taro is a traditional famous dish in Lipu city of Guilin city, Guangxi. With the approaching of the Spring Festival, the production and sales of Lipu taro braised pork and related products in Lipu city have peaked.

The master chefs who make Lipu taro braised pork select high-quality, premium taro and pork belly. They follow complicated steps to create a flavorful and aromatic dish, which is then delivered nationwide through express delivery services.

Ye is busy making Lipu taro braised pork. [Photo/Guilin Daily]

Ye Jianghua from Gongxiu village in Qingshan town, Lipu city, mentioned that with the popularity of online sales, his family sold over 5,000 bowls of Lipu taro braised pork in 2022, which were exported to coastal cities such as Guangdong, Shanghai, and Inner Mongolia.

Ye has continued to open online ordering channels this year, allowing customers to place orders with just a mouse click. He has received numerous orders from all over the country, and the total sales are expected to be at least the previous year.

In addition to the traditional Lipu taro braised pork, some companies in Lipu have also developed a series of products using taro as the main ingredient, such as taro balls, taro chunks, and taro puree, expanding the industry chain.

These products are becoming increasingly popular for gifting and purchasing during the festive season and are being sold to more distant places.

Lipu taro braised pork. [Photo/Guilin Daily]