COOKING IN ISLAND OF PALAU WITH OUR FAVORITE DISHES

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat content while pork shoulder is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce offers a healthier option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu provides a vegetarian alternative.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Pour in soy sauce and vinegar, stirring to combine.

Add brown sugar, bay leaves, and black peppercorns, mixing well.

Pour in water to cover the pork, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until pork is tender.

Add pineapple chunks and hard-boiled eggs, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Season with salt to taste, then garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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