Braised pork belly

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Clean and wash the pork belly, then cut it into large chunks.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Place a pot on the stove, add an appropriate amount of water, a few slices of ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, white cardamom, soy sauce, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil over high heat.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   In a separate pot, add an appropriate amount of water, then add the washed pork belly and bring to a boil over high heat.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Boil for another 5 minutes after boiling, then remove and drain.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Place it in a pot of freshly boiled braising liquid, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for half an hour.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   If it pierces easily with chopsticks, it's ready to be scooped out and drained.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   After cooling, cut into suitable small pieces.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Prepare ginger slices, garlic slices, and scallion segments.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Place a pot on the stove, add the pork belly, and stir-fry over low heat until the surface is slightly golden brown.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Add ginger slices and garlic slices and sauté until fragrant.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Add fermented soybean paste and stir-fry until the oil turns red.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Pour in soy sauce and stir-fry until the ingredients are coated with color, then add a little water and simmer for a few minutes.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Add pepper and MSG and mix well.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Add chopped scallions and stir-fry until combined.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Serve in a bowl

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    Ready to eat upon serving