Finished dish photo of Gluten Braised Pork Belly

Gluten Braised Pork Belly

Braised pork belly with gluten made from native pork—irresistible to everyone 💋💋

Time:30~60 minutes
Difficulty:Easy to make

Ingredients

Pork belly800g
Gluten2 strands
Rock sugar4~7 pieces
Ginger3 slices
Braised soy sauce, light soy sauceA little
Cooking wineA little
Star anise, cinnamon stick2 each
Bay leaves3 leaves
Fermented bean curd1 piece
Fresh ginger2 slices

Steps

1

Cut the gluten into small sections, fry in hot oil until slightly golden, then set aside.

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2

Leave a little oil in the pan. Clean the pork belly, cut into chunks, and blanch briefly. Heat the oil, then fry the pork until slightly golden and crispy.

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3

Turn to low heat. Add ginger, rock sugar, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and fermented bean curd. Stir-fry evenly.

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4

Drizzle with braised soy sauce and a little light soy sauce, add some salt and five-spice powder for coloring.

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5

Transfer the stir-fried pork into a pot, add enough water, and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for half an hour. If using a pressure cooker, after it starts steaming, reduce to medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, then turn off the heat.

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6

When the pork is almost done, add the gluten and simmer until flavorful. Then serve.

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7

The delicious and enticing gluten braised pork belly is ready to serve.

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Cooking Tips

It's recommended to use pork belly with skin, making the braise tender and not dry. The skin is chewy and rich in collagen.