Super Easy Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice Recipe 台湾卤肉饭 Chinese Pork Recipe • One Dish Meal

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat while still being tender.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: quail eggs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative for protein.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides a similar tang.

Cut pork belly into thin slices, leaving a small piece to demonstrate cutting technique.

Heat a little oil in a thick pan and add the sliced pork belly.

Stir the pork until it is browned and the water has evaporated, being careful not to let it stick.

Add chopped shallots to the browned pork and stir until fragrant.

Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Add diced mushrooms, five-spice powder, and hot pepper, and mix well.

Pour in Chinese rice wine, soy sauce, and rock sugar, stirring to combine.

Add chicken stock (or water if stock is unavailable) and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce heat to low, letting it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

After cooking, check the tenderness of the meat; if necessary, cook longer for more tenderness.

Serve the braised pork over steamed rice, garnishing with gravy and vegetables.

Cooking Techniques

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