Pork Humba Recipe with Tofu

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork shoulder is leaner and cheaper.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Remove pork and set aside; drain excess oil if necessary.

In the same pot, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Return the pork to the pot and add soy sauce, vinegar, and water.

Stir in brown sugar, bay leaves, and peppercorns; bring to a simmer.

Add tofu and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until pork is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add hard-boiled eggs during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions and banana blossom if desired.

Serve with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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