Braised pork belly

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Clean the pork belly, let it dry, and cut it into pieces.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   After blanching the pork belly in cold water, rinse it thoroughly with cold water.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Pan-fry the pork belly pieces over low heat until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the pan.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Leave a little oil in the pan, add rock sugar, and stir-fry over low heat until it caramelizes (be careful not to overcook it, or it will turn bitter).

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add the pork belly and stir-fry evenly. Add bay leaves, star anise, ginger slices, and cooking wine, and stir-fry evenly.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Pour in pre-boiled water until it reaches the same level as the meat. Add a spoonful of light soy sauce and a small half spoonful of dark soy sauce. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   When the water is almost gone, turn up the heat to reduce the sauce, then enjoy!

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Finished product photo.