Cui shao

Cui-shao (Chinese: 脆哨; pinyin: Cuì shào) is a type of crackling from Guiyang, Guizhou province, China consisting of pork from which most of the fat has been rendered. It is a unique and flavorful snack that embodies the culinary culture of the region.

cooking cui-shao

The name "Cui Shao" comes from the sound that the snack makes when you bite into it. As you take a bite, the outer layer crackles and creates a crispy texture, giving the snack its distinctive name. Some people believe that this name is a mispronunciation caused by the inability of Guiyang accent speakers to distinguish between the characters "哨/shao" and "臊/sao." However, it is important to note that the name "Cui Shao" has already been widely accepted by the local people.