Braised pork belly suitable for all ages

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Dice the pork belly

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   People in Chongqing call it "water removal".

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Prepare the spices and add them according to your personal preference.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   I fried it in oil for a little longer to remove more fat, which makes it firmer than if you just boil it. If you prefer it softer, you can skip this step.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add white sugar and stir-fry until it caramelizes. If you like it sweeter, add more sugar.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   After eating a bottle of beer, my experience is that it tastes best cooked with plain water or broth.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add spices and a suitable amount of light soy sauce for color.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Just cook it slowly until done. I made a two-person serving, which I stewed directly in a small earthenware pot, and it was just the right amount.