The classic braised pork belly recipe

Classic Braised Pork BellyIngredients Introduction

Main Ingredients:

Pork belly (300 grams)(3-4 pieces) Scallion segments (3-4 pieces) Rock sugar (5-6 pieces) Sichuan pepper leaf (1 piece)Star anise(1 piece)Ginger(1 piece)Dark soy sauce (as needed) Light soy sauce (as needed) Cooking wine (as needed) Salt (as needed) Monosodium glutamate (as needed)Warm water (as needed) Peanut oil (as needed) Dried red chili peppers (2-3 pieces) Steps to Make Classic Braised Pork Belly:

1. Cut the pork belly into appropriate size chunks.

2. Boil a pot of water, add the pork belly and cook until it boils. Remove from heat, rinse with cold water, and drain the water before setting aside.

3. Prepare the other ingredients.

4. Heat some oil in a wok to about five-tenths full, then add rock sugar and stir-fry over low heat until melted.

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

6. Pour in an appropriate amount of dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and cooking wine, and stir-fry until the pork turns a nice color.

7. Add scallion segments, ginger slices, and dried red chili peppers.

8. Add enough warm water to cover all ingredients, then add ginger slices and star anise. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes.

9. When the sauce has reduced, add salt and monosodium glutamate.

10. Stir-fry evenly and continue cooking over high heat until the sauce is thickened.

11. Finished dish image.

Tips:

Pork

Choose pork belly with three layers to ensure a delicious texture when cooked. Stir the sugar constantly with a spatula until it melts, being careful not to burn it.

Stir-fry the sugar continuously with a spatula until it melts, be sure not to burn it.