Best and Simplest Pork Belly Recipe | The Simplest Way To Cook Pork Belly At Home

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium content while tamari is gluten-free.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork shoulder is leaner and cheaper while still offering flavor.

rice wine

🥗Healthier: white wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White wine vinegar provides acidity without the alcohol.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Cut the pork belly into small strips.

Heat the cooking oil in a pan, add the garlic and shallot and fry them until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the pork belly and stir-fry until light brown, about 5 minutes.

Add the pepper powder and continue to stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Season with the soy sauce, oyster sauce and sugar. Stir to combine well.

Cook until dries, about 12 minutes.

Add the shallot and cook for about 1 minute, done.

Cooking Techniques

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