TASTE TAIWAN: Recipes from Taiwanese Home Kitchens

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Chicken thigh offers a leaner option, while ground pork is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

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

rice wine

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White vinegar adds acidity without alcohol, and apple cider vinegar is budget-friendly.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: poached eggs

💰Cheaper: tofu

Poached eggs are lighter, and tofu is a cost-effective protein alternative.

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

Add shallots and garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add pork belly, browning on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Stir in soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, star anise, five-spice powder, and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Pour in water, bringing the mixture to a boil.

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

Prepare rice according to package instructions.

Once pork is tender, remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Shred pork into bite-sized pieces, discarding any tough bits.

Serve shredded pork over a bed of rice, topped with hard-boiled eggs and green onions.

Drizzle with sesame oil and serve with pickled vegetables.

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