Best Chinese Food In North America (Golden Jade Palace Calgary) My Chinese Chicken Recipe 中国鸡肉食谱

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

preserved mustard greens

🥗Healthier: fresh bok choy

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Fresh bok choy offers a similar texture, while cabbage is more economical.

Prepare the pork belly by scoring the skin in a crosshatch pattern.

Marinate the pork belly with soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and white pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Rinse the preserved mustard greens under cold water to reduce saltiness.

Slice the ginger and garlic thinly, and chop the scallions.

Layer the marinated pork belly in a steamer, skin side up.

Spread the preserved mustard greens over the pork belly.

Scatter ginger, garlic, and scallions on top of the greens.

Add star anise and a splash of water to the steamer.

Cover and steam the pork belly over simmering water for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.

Remove the pork belly and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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