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Braised Pork Belly / china king menu-2024

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Here’s a complete recipe for Braised Pork Belly a classic Chinese dish known for its rich, savory-sweet flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture.


Ingredients (Serves 4) / china king menu

  • Pork Belly: 500g (cut into 2-3 cm cubes)
  • Cooking Oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Sugar: 2 tablespoons (preferably rock sugar, but regular sugar works too)
  • Soy Sauce:
    • Light Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
    • Dark Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon
  • Shaoxing Wine (or cooking wine): 2 tablespoons
  • Star Anise: 2 pieces
  • Cinnamon Stick: 1 small stick
  • Ginger: 4 slices
  • Garlic: 4 cloves (crushed)
  • Green Onions: 2 (cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • Water or Chicken Stock
  • Salt: To taste
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Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork Belly

  • Blanch the pork belly cubes in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to remove impurities.
  • Rinse the blanched pork under cold water and set aside.
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2. Caramelize the Sugar

  • Heat a wok or deep pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and stir gently until it melts and turns amber in color. This will create the caramel base for the dish.

3. Cook the Pork

  • Add the blanched pork belly cubes to the caramel. Stir-fry to coat the pork evenly with the caramelized sugar.

4. Add Aromatics and Seasonings

  • Add ginger slices, crushed garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, and green onion pieces to the pan. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Empty in the Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Blend fit.
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5. Simmer the Pork

  • Add enough water or chicken stock to cover the pork belly. Bring it to a boil.
  • Cut the heat to low, cover the pan with a top, and let it boil for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Mixing rarely to prevent sticking and confirm even cooking.

6. Reduce the Sauce

  • After the pork is tender and the fat is gelatinous, remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high.
  • Reduce the sauce to a thick, glossy consistency, coating the pork belly pieces. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

7. Serve

  • Transfer the braised pork belly to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped green onions (optional).
  • Serve hot with steamed white rice or Chinese steamed buns (mantou).

Tips

  1. Sugar: Rock sugar gives a smoother and more refined sweetness compared to regular sugar.
  2. Balance Flavors: Adjust the soy sauce and sugar ratio based on your preference for saltiness and sweetness.
  3. Texture: For a more tender texture, cook the pork belly longer over low heat.

Enjoy your homemade

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