Chinese Braised Pork Belly

Chinese Braised Pork Belly

Posted 2014-07-30 by chef@homefollow
Most Australians have memories of visiting their local Chinese restaurant with their family and friends while growing up. With this recipe you won't need to queue up on a Sunday night. Instead, give this a go. This is also perfect when you're needing some carbs and a little grease to settle your stomach after a big weekend.



Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients
1kg piece boneless pork belly, skin on
60ml peanut oil
10 shallots, peeled, thinly sliced
2 tbsp caster sugar
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2cm piece ginger, julienned
5 whole black peppercorns
4 star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
60ml shaoxing rice wine
60ml light soy sauce
1L beef stock
salt and black pepper
steamed asian greens, to serve
steamed jasmine rice, to serve

Method
  • Blanch the pork belly in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 5 minutes or until firm. Drain and stand on a wire rack until cool enough to handle, then cut into 2cm pieces and set aside.

  • Heat the peanut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until they start to soften. Sprinkle over the sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2 minutes or until the sugar starts to caramelise and the shallots start to brown.



  • Add the garlic, ginger, peppercorns, star anise and cinnamon sticks. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.



  • Add the shaoxing, soy sauce, the pork and stock, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low-medium and simmer gently, skimming off any impurities that come to the surface with a spoon. Cook for 1 hour or until the pork is very tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stand for 5 minutes before serving.



  • Serve with steamed jasmine rice and asian greens on the side.



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    #chinese
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    #stew
    #braised
    #easy
    #simple
    #family
    #lunch
    #dinner
    #kids

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