Taiwanese Braise Pork & Eggs | A Must-Try Comfort Food 🇹🇼

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs offer lower fat content, while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: quail eggs

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative, while quail eggs are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add diced pork belly and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute

Pour in soy sauce and rice wine, stirring to combine

Add sugar, star anise, five-spice powder, and black pepper

Pour in water until pork is just covered

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours

Add hard-boiled eggs to the pot, simmering for an additional 20 minutes

Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes

Serve over cooked rice, garnished with scallions and coriander

Accompany with pickled vegetables

Cooking Techniques

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