Braised Pork with Chestnuts
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Steps
1
Cut the pork belly into small pieces
2
Heat the pan, add oil, stir-fry the pork until lightly golden, then remove
3
Leave oil in the pan, add rock sugar to make caramel
4
Cook until it turns orange-red and starts bubbling slightly
5
Add the pork belly and stir to coat with the caramel
6
Add green onion, ginger, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon, and dried chili. Stir-fry to release the fragrance
7
Add hot water and light soy sauce and dark soy sauce, then cover and simmer for 40 minutes
8
After 40 minutes, add the chestnuts and 1 spoon of salt, then simmer for another 15 minutes
9
Remove the spices and green onion & ginger
10
Turn up the heat to reduce the sauce, then serve
11
Braised pork is essential for a Lunar New Year dinner!