Finished dish photo of Braised Pork Belly with Tofu Knots

Braised Pork Belly with Tofu Knots

Braised pork belly with tofu knots is a distinctive and traditional dish.

Ingredients

Pork belly500g
Dark soy sauce2 tablespoons
Rock sugar20g
Ginger6 slices
Light soy sauce1 tablespoon
Cooking wine1 tablespoon
Green onions6 stalks
Tofu knots500g

Steps

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Prepare the ingredients. Blanch the pork in advance.

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Add oil to the pot and heat on high.

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Add scallions, ginger, garlic, rock sugar, red chili, and star anise to sauté until fragrant.

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Add the pre-blanched pork belly (half lean, half fat) and stir-fry for 1 minute.

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Stir-fry on high heat.

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Add dark soy sauce for coloring.

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Once the right color is achieved, it's ready.

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Add a bit of light soy sauce.

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Stir-fry until the flavors are absorbed.

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10

Pour in beer, bring to a boil.

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Simmer on low heat for 40 minutes.

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Add tofu knots and simmer for another 20 minutes on low heat.

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Simmer until the pork becomes very tender.

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Open the lid and you'll be greeted with an amazing aroma. 😄

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The color is enticing. At this point, the pork is no longer greasy and is very delicious. 😋

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Plate it up and garnish with cilantro and chopped green onions.

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Dig in! The tofu knots taste even better than the pork. Don’t forget to mix the sauce with rice!

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