Finished dish photo of Braised Pork with Quail Eggs (Loved by Kids)

Braised Pork with Quail Eggs (Loved by Kids)

Kids love eating quail eggs but find boiled ones bland, so this braised pork with quail eggs is a perfect favorite for them! Get started quickly!

Ingredients

Pork Belly500g
Quail Eggs1 box
Green Onion1 stalk
Ginger3 slices
Rock Sugaras needed
Beer1 can
Star Anise1 piece
Light Soy Sauceas needed
Dark Soy Sauceas needed

Steps

1

Cut the pork belly into chunks, soak in water for ten minutes, rinse clean. Drain and set aside.

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Boil the quail eggs, peel them, and make a small cut on the eggs with a knife to help them absorb flavor.

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Heat the pan on low heat, add the pork belly to render the fat. Then push the meat to one side, add rock sugar, and stir to caramelize.

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4

Evenly coat the meat with caramelized sugar.

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5

Pour in a can of beer, add ginger slices, tied green onion, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and star anise. Bring to a boil over high heat.

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Add the quail eggs, cover, and simmer over low heat.

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After twenty minutes, remove the lid and cook over high heat to reduce the sauce.

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After the sauce reduces, you won't be able to resist salivating! 😍

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Rich and flavorful braised pork with a tender and bouncy texture! Its perfect match? Northeastern white rice 🍚, of course!

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The braised pork is done! Now, it's time to prepare a hearty lunch for the kids, with meat, vegetables, grains, and vitamins. Highly recommended: bursting sweetcorn and Provençal tomatoes, an absolute favorite for kids.

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Cooking Tips

Render the fat from the pork belly over low heat. If there's too much oil, you can remove some for a healthier dish. Don't forget to cut the quail eggs so they can absorb the flavor!