Simple & Tasty Taiwan Braised Pork Rice (lu rou fan)!

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining moisture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium option is better for health.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: quail eggs

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with unique flavor.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

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

Pour in soy sauce and rice wine, stir to combine.

Add sugar, star anise, and five-spice powder, mixing well.

Pour in water until pork is submerged, bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 1-1.5 hours until tender.

Remove pork and let cool slightly, then slice thinly.

Return sliced pork to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Prepare rice according to package instructions.

Serve braised pork over rice, garnished with green onions and coriander.

Cooking Techniques

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