Finished dish photo of Braised Pork Belly with Quail Eggs

Braised Pork Belly with Quail Eggs

Today, we recommend an upgraded version of pork belly—Braised Pork Belly with Quail Eggs! The softness of the eggs combined with the tenderness of the meat, plus the aromatic and rich sauce after simmering, can't it capture your hungry soul?

Ingredients

Pork belly500g
Quail eggs250g
ScallionHalf a stalk
Cooking wine1 tablespoon
Light soy sauce1 tablespoon
Sugar1 tablespoon
GingerHalf a knob
Dried chili peppers10g
Star anise10g
Cinnamon stick1 piece
Salt1 teaspoon

Steps

1

Wash the quail eggs, bring to a boil in cold water, then continue boiling for 3-4 minutes. Remove and cool in cold water.

undefined 1
Click to enlarge
2

Dry the quail eggs, place them in a container, and gently shake until all the shells crack. Peel the shells and set aside.

undefined 2
Click to enlarge
3

Cut the pork belly into chunks. Halve the scallion lengthwise and cut into small sections. Slice the ginger.

undefined 3
Click to enlarge
4

Blanch the pork belly in cold water, then remove and set aside.

undefined 4
Click to enlarge
5

Heat oil in a pan over high heat, then reduce to low heat. Add the white parts of the scallion and ginger slices to stir-fry until fragrant. Add star anise, cinnamon stick, and sugar, and stir-fry for a few moments.

undefined 5
Click to enlarge
6

Increase to medium heat, add the pork belly, and stir-fry until the pork changes color and releases oil. Drain the excess oil.

undefined 6
Click to enlarge
7

Add the quail eggs and stir-fry until they change color.

undefined 7
Click to enlarge
8

Add hot water until it covers the ingredients, then add cooking wine, light soy sauce, dried chili peppers, and salt.

undefined 8
Click to enlarge
9

Bring to a boil over high heat, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes.

undefined 9
Click to enlarge
10

Finally, increase to high heat to reduce the sauce.

undefined 10
Click to enlarge
11

Serve and garnish with scallions. The irresistible Braised Pork Belly with Quail Eggs is ready to enjoy!

undefined 11
Click to enlarge

Cooking Tips

1. After boiling, shake the quail eggs in a container to crack the shells. This makes peeling easier while keeping the eggs intact. 2. When blanching, make sure to use cold water and bring it to a boil together with the meat. This prevents the outside of the meat from overcooking while the inside remains raw and ensures all impurities are fully removed.