Finished dish photo of Braised Pork with Quail Eggs

Braised Pork with Quail Eggs

High-end ingredients only require the simplest cooking methods. Haha~

Ingredients

Quail eggs10-15
Pork belly500g
ScallionA small section
GingerA few slices
Dark soy sauceTwo tablespoons
Rock sugarA large piece
SaltTo taste

Steps

1

Boil the quail eggs;

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2

Remove and place in cold water;

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3

Peel the quail eggs and set aside;

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4

Blanch the pork belly in boiling water;

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5

Melt rock sugar in oil over low heat;

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6

Stir-fry until the sugar caramelizes;

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7

Add scallion and ginger slices, stir-fry until fragrant;

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8

Add the pork belly;

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Stir-fry until the pork belly is evenly colored;

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10

Add water and dark soy sauce, bring to a boil;

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11

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes;

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12

Add the quail eggs;

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Add salt to taste;

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14

Cover and continue simmering for 40 minutes;

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15

Increase heat to high to reduce the sauce;

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Braised pork with quail eggs is ready!

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17

It tastes great with white rice!

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Cooking Tips

If you prefer extra tender braised meat, you can extend the simmering time to 80 minutes after adding the quail eggs.