My kids always come home for this!! 卤肉饭|TheSugarCrumble

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thigh offers lower fat while pork shoulder is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

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

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: quail eggs

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while quail eggs are often less expensive.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: quinoa

Brown rice adds fiber, and quinoa is a protein-rich alternative.

Wash the pork belly clean and drip dry. Slice into ~ 1 inch pieces. Marinate with 3 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese wine for 30 minutes.

Use a large base pan to render the meat without oil. Spread the meat evenly and let it cook for ~10 minutes until it starts to brown and crisp.

Remove excess oil, then add minced garlic, star anise, cloves, and bay leaf. Sauté until fragrant.

Add brown sugar, five spice powder, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Sauté until well mixed and the meat is coated.

Add water, fried shallots, and quail eggs. Bring to medium high heat and braise for ~40 minutes until saucy.

Add chopped spring onions and turn off heat. Serve hot on freshly cooked rice.

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