BRAISED PORK BELLY WITH PRAWNS IN COCONUT WATER RECIPE || Kusina Ni Abyang

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium content while maintaining flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: sake

💰Cheaper: white wine

Sake provides a similar flavor profile.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork shoulder is leaner and more affordable.

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

Add sliced shallots and chopped garlic; sauté until softened.

Add pork belly pieces and cook until browned on all sides.

Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and coconut water; stir to combine.

Add sugar and Hawthorn berries; mix well.

Cover and simmer on low heat until pork is tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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