Babi Kecap (Pork in Sweet Soy Sauce )

sweet soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: regular soy sauce

Regular soy sauce is less sweet but can be adjusted with sugar.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is more economical and still flavorful.

Cut pork shoulder into bite-sized pieces.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add shallots, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add pork shoulder and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in sweet soy sauce, salty soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, and black pepper.

Pour in chicken stock to cover the pork; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and cover, cooking for 30-40 minutes until tender.

Add bali hot peppers or birds eye chillies and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Uncover and increase heat to reduce sauce until thickened, about 5-10 minutes.

Garnish with kaffir lime leaves and the big red chili before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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