How to Make Braised Pork with Chestnuts Video

　　 　　Chinese chestnuts Roast pork recipe

1. Prepare about a catty of chestnuts and a piece of pork belly.

2. Remove the skin from the pork belly (I prefer it skinned), then cut into pieces.

3. Make a small incision on each chestnut.

4. Place the water in a pot, bring to a boil, then add the chestnuts with the incisions. Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.

5. After cooking,chestnuts peel them.

6. Put the peeled chestnuts into small bowls.

7. Heat oil in a pot.

8. Add the pork pieces and stir-fry. Stir-fry evenly

9. Add an appropriate amount of soy sauce and cooking wine. Stir-fry thoroughly

10. Cover the pot and dry-bake for about a minute.

11. Add the peeled chestnuts and an appropriate amount of water (or use chicken stock if you have some).stock 12. Bring to a large boil, then simmer until there is only a small portion of liquid left.

13. Reduce heat and thicken the sauce by boiling until done.Cooking tips 1. Take out the chestnuts from the refrigerator and let them thaw slightly before cooking.2. Be careful when peeling the chestnuts to maintain their integrity, as this will result in a sweeter taste.

　　 3. Add more fatty pork for flavor; the chestnuts will absorb some of the fat making it delicious but not greasy!

Dish features

Chestnuts are still not available now.

However, our family saved last year's harvested chestnuts and stored them in the freezer.

　　 At the start of autumn, we can make dishes like chestnut roast pork or

roast chickenwhile enjoying cool breezes and putting on some weight! When the White Dew arrives, make chestnut braised meat or braised chicken, enjoying the cool breeze while putting on some weight!