Recipe Introduction: This dish features tender, flavorful pieces of braised pork belly in a savory sauce. The pork belly soaks up all the rich, aromatic flavors from the sauce, creating a delicious and comforting meal. Perfect for a hearty dinner, this recipe is a must-try for pork lovers.
Ingredients:
- 500g pork belly, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine or Shaoxing wine
- 3-4 slices ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 star anise (optional)
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Chopped spring onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the pork belly chunks to the pot, and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and rice wine. Stir well to coat the pork evenly.
- Add the water or chicken broth and star anise (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let the pork simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the sesame oil and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped spring onions if desired and serve with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.
Enjoy your delicious braised pork belly!