Finished dish photo of Rich but Not Greasy - Braised Pork Belly

Rich but Not Greasy - Braised Pork Belly

Time:Over 1 hour
Difficulty:Easy

Ingredients

Pork Belly1 jin
Quail EggsA few
Rock SugarAppropriate amount
BeerAppropriate amount
Light Soy SauceAppropriate amount
Dark Soy SauceAppropriate amount

Steps

1

Choose pork belly with even layers.

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2

Cut the pork belly into chunks.

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3

Pan-fry the pork belly to release some oil. Fry both sides until golden, then remove.

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4

Use the oil from frying to melt an appropriate amount of rock sugar.

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5

Cook the rock sugar until it caramelizes.

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6

Add the pork belly to the pan and stir-fry to coat with the caramelized sugar.

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7

Pour in some beer, about one small can.

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8

Add some ginger.

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9

Add some light soy sauce. Adjust the amount based on your taste.

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10

Add some dark soy sauce.

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11

Add hot water to just cover the meat. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium-low heat. Add a bit of water halfway if needed to prevent burning.

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12

Boil the eggs, then cool them in cold water and peel for later use.

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13

After 50 minutes, add a small spoonful of salt (adjust based on taste).

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Add the quail eggs and simmer for another 15 minutes. The dish is now ready to serve. For a melt-in-your-mouth texture, you can cook it longer or use a pressure cooker.

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