Savory Delight: How to Make Authentic Chinese Soy Sauce Pork Belly
Chinese soy sauce pork belly, also known as “红烧肉” or red-cooked pork, is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine. The dish features succulent pork belly cooked in a rich, savory soy sauce-based marinade.
Ingredients:
– 1 lb pork belly
– 4 tbsp soy sauce
– 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
– 1 tbsp sugar
– 1 tsp five-spice powder
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 inch ginger, sliced
– 2-3 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
– 1 cup water
Instructions:
1. Prepare the pork belly by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and sliced ginger.
3. Marinate the pork belly in the soy sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
4. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated pork belly, along with the green onions.
5. Sear the pork belly until it is browned on all sides.
6. Add the water to the pan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the pork belly is tender.
7. Once the pork belly is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, serve hot with steamed rice.
Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of authentic Chinese soy sauce pork belly with this simple and delicious recipe!