Braised Pork Belly is one of my go-to comfort foods, rich and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve it with a side of creamy mashed potatoes for a cozy meal.
Directions
Directions
1
Blanch pork in boiling water for 2-4 minutes to get rid of debris. Allow to cool, then slice into ½" pieces.
2
Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a pot. Caramelize sugar over medium heat.
3
Add pork and continue stirring, coating pork pieces with caramelized sugar. Turn up the heat slightly.
4
When pork is lightly seared, add both soy sauces, cooking wine and 5-spice powder. Cook for about 30 seconds.
5
Place the remaining ingredients, except the eggs, into the pot. Add enough water to cover.
6
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45-60 minutes. Allow the gravy to reduce and thicken. The pork should take on a rich brown color. Stir occasionally. Add small amounts of hot water if gravy becomes too thick.
7
For Japanese ramen-style egg: Completely immerse eggs in boiling water for 7½ minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in iced water for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the shell.
Braised Pork Belly | WellCooked — Made to Be Shared
Braised Pork Belly
Pork Mar 21, 2020
Serves4 People
Prepare Time20 min
Cooking Time1 hour
DifficultyMedium
Braised Pork Belly is one of my go-to comfort foods, rich and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Serve it with a side of creamy mashed potatoes for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
☐1lb / 500g pork belly
☐1 cup fried beancurd
☐1 bulb garlic, cloved and smashed
☐4 stalks spring onion, cut into 2" sections
☐2" ginger, thinly sliced
☐2-star anise
☐5-6 cloves
☐2 Tbsp sugar
☐4 Tbsp light soy sauce
☐3 tsp dark soy sauce
☐1 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine
☐½ tsp 5-spice powder
☐4 eggs
Directions
Blanch pork in boiling water for 2-4 minutes to get rid of debris. Allow to cool, then slice into ½" pieces.
Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a pot. Caramelize sugar over medium heat.
Add pork and continue stirring, coating pork pieces with caramelized sugar. Turn up the heat slightly.
When pork is lightly seared, add both soy sauces, cooking wine and 5-spice powder. Cook for about 30 seconds.
Place the remaining ingredients, except the eggs, into the pot. Add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45-60 minutes. Allow the gravy to reduce and thicken. The pork should take on a rich brown color. Stir occasionally. Add small amounts of hot water if gravy becomes too thick.
For Japanese ramen-style egg: Completely immerse eggs in boiling water for 7½ minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in iced water for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the shell.
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