Braised pork belly

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the necessary ingredients and seasonings.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Wash the pork belly and cut it into chunks, not too small, slightly smaller than a mahjong tile.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Prepare the other ingredients: cut the scallions into sections and the ginger into small slices. Remember to boil the water in advance for stewing the meat later.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Place the pork belly in a pot of cold water, bring it to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam, and then simmer over medium heat for two minutes.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   After removing the pork belly from the water, pat it dry with kitchen paper to prevent oil splattering during cooking.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   No oil is needed in the pan. Put the pork belly in the pan and turn it over and over low heat until the surface of the meat is golden brown.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Next, add rock sugar and stir-fry over low heat until melted. Then add scallion segments, ginger slices, star anise, and dried red chilies and stir-fry until fragrant.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Then add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and cooking wine, and stir-fry until the pork belly is colored.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Pour in hot water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 50 minutes. Add enough water at once, as adding water later will affect the taste.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    When only a small amount of broth remains in the pot, add a little salt, then turn up the heat and stir-fry quickly until the broth thickens.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    A delicious and tempting braised pork belly with a rich, reddish-brown color is now ready. It's fatty but not greasy, melts in your mouth, and is simply delicious!