Sweet Soy Braised Pork Belly by Poh

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index while white sugar is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

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

Chop ginger, garlic, and spring onions.

Press 'saute' on the crockpot and add olive oil.

Add the chopped aromatics to the cold oil to bring them up to temperature gently.

Once fragrant and slightly golden, add sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves.

Add pork belly, spreading it evenly across the sauce.

Put the lid on the crockpot, ensuring the steam vent is closed.

Select 'meat/stew' and set for 35 minutes.

After cooking, release the steam and unlock the lid.

Blanch broccoli by submerging it in the hot sauce, then put the lid back on.

Serve the dish with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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