Braised pork belly

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   After scorching the skin of the pork belly, wash it clean and boil it in water for 5 minutes.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns are needed.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   scallions, ginger, and garlic

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Wash the greens and set aside.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   It's best to cut the meat into small cubes of about 1 cm. This makes it cook faster and absorb flavors better, and you won't feel as guilty eating it.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Stir-fry the meat until it releases oil and turns slightly yellow, then add spices and sauté until fragrant.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add the prepared caramel coloring water to color the meat, then add enough water to cover the meat, along with knotted scallions, ginger, and garlic. You can add more water if needed.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Boiling water may be added during cooking, which may take a long time. After tasting with salt, thicken with cornstarch slurry and it's ready to serve.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Sprinkle with chopped green onions after plating, and you're done! Starting to feel like a chef!