Braised pork belly with fried pork

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Pork belly put into cold water

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Remove from the pot and let cool.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Cut the meat slices into horizontal and vertical patterns

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Coat the pork skin with honey and set aside.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a pan, place the pork skin-side down, and sear both sides. "Remember to cover the pan with a lid to avoid being splattered by the hot oil."

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Remove the fried meat from the pan.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Leave a little oil in the pan, add sugar, and stir-fry until it turns caramel color.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Add water, star anise, angelica root, cinnamon, soy sauce, and chicken bouillon, and bring to a boil.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Add meat to boiling water and simmer.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Reduce the sauce over high heat

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Remove the meat from the water, and reserve the meat juices.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Steam for 30 minutes, then remove from the steamer and pour over the meat gravy.