Best Fried Pork Belly Recipe | Red Braised Pork Belly

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.

Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes.

Heat cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.

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

Remove pork and drain excess fat, leaving a tablespoon in the pot.

Add ginger, garlic, and scallions; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine, star anise, and black pepper.

Return pork belly to the pot and add enough water to cover the meat.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender.

Uncover and increase heat to medium; cook until sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Add sesame oil and chili flakes; stir to combine.

Serve hot, garnished with coriander.

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