The character “箜” (kong) originated from the local dialect of SiChuan YuZhou area. It is also written as “孔饭”. It was said the original character of “箜 ” had a character of “火” (fire) attached to its right side. In the Dictionary of SiChuan Dialects, this character is described as a method of cooking. In a cooking pot, add a small amount of water, cover the lid tightly, then simmer over low heat until fully cooked.
There are many ingredients that can be used in preparing “Kong dish”. You can make it with or without meat. The salted pork with peas is a typical “Kong dish”. It is not hard to make. Even if you are a beginner, it is almost zero failure to try. You will cook a delicious dish using this method. As the modern cooking equipment constantly improving and updating, this old cooking method has gradually faded out from our lives.