CHINESE PORK BELLY RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut the pork belly into roughly 1-inch (2 ½ cm) cubes.
• Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a pot, then add the pork, ginger, onion, and garlic, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Remove the pork from the water using a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with a paper towel. Discard the remaining water and vegetables.
• Clean and dry the pot, then return it to high heat and add the olive oil. Return the pork to the pan and cook until browned. The oil may pop and splatter, so be careful.
• Add the brown sugar, then reduce the heat to low. Stir continuously until the sugar has melted, caramelized, and coated the pork evenly.
• Immediately add the soy sauces and rice wine, stirring continuously for 5-6 minutes more, or until the liquid has reduced to a thick glaze.
• Add the remaining 250 milliliters of water. Stir, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes. Make sure the mixture is at a low simmer, not boiling. Stir every 10 minutes or so, adding more water if the pot is getting dry.
• Remove the lid. The sauce should coat the pork in a very thick glaze. If it is too runny, continue to stir, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced.
• Serve immediately over a bowl of rice and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
• Nutrition Calories: 1704 Fat: 162 grams Carbs: 27 grams Fiber: 1 gram Sugars: 9 grams Protein: 30 grams
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Heat a pan of water until boiling. Drop in the pork pieces, bring back to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, then drain well and leave to cool a little.
• Heat a large, deep frying pan or casserole and add the oil. Stir in the sugar and cook, stirring, for a few minutes until the sugar has melted.
• Add the garlic, ginger and spring onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the spices and blanched pork and cook everything together until the pork takes on some colour.
• Add the wine, soy sauces and just enough stock to almost cover the pork. Put the lid on and simmer gently for 3 hours. Take off the lid for the last half-hour or so and raise the heat so the liquid starts to evaporate. Keep cooking, turning the pork until the sauce is reduced, glossy and coating the pork. Serve with the greens and rice.