Taiwanese Minced Pork Sauce on Rice | 肉燥飯 | Instant Pot | Cook With Me

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner while ground chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

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

rice wine

🥗Healthier: mirin

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Mirin adds sweetness with fewer calories, while vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu offers a plant-based protein alternative.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in ground pork, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, star anise, five-spice powder, and white pepper.

Pour in water, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low.

Cover and braise for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare cooked rice in bowls.

Spoon the minced pork sauce over the rice.

Top with chopped green onions and sesame oil.

Serve with hard-boiled eggs on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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