How to cook Nyonya Babi Pongteh with Potatoes #recipe #nyonyacooking

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

fermented soybean paste

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso offers a similar umami flavor with fewer calories.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is more accessible.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while carrots are often less expensive.

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

Add chopped shallots, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the pork belly pieces; brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Mix in fermented soybean paste, soy sauce, and palm sugar; cook for 2 minutes to combine flavors.

Add water to cover the pork; bring to a boil.

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

Peel and chop potatoes into chunks; add to the pot.

Continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Stir in coriander, cumin, and star anise; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove from heat; let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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