Braised Pork and Green Beans
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Braised Pork and Green Beans

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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Pork and Green Beans

About This Recipe

This succulent Braised Pork Belly with Dried Cowpea is a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that combines rich flavors and tender textures. Perfectly caramelized pork belly is simmered in a fragrant blend of soy sauces, oyster sauce, and aromatic spices like cloves and Sichuan peppercorns, creating a deeply savory and slightly sweet profile. The dish gets its unique depth from rock sugar syrup, which coats the pork in a glossy, irresistible glaze. Dried cowpea adds a delightful chewiness, soaking up the rich braising liquid. Slow-cooked in rice washing water for extra tenderness, this dish is finished with a high-heat reduction to intensify the sauce. Every bite delivers a harmony of umami, spice, and sweetness—a true comfort food classic that’s sure to impress!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 10m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork belly 200g
  • dried cowpea 100g (dry)
The aromatics
  • ginger 20g (sliced)
  • scallions 2 stalks (chopped)
The sauce & seasonings
  • rock sugar 20g
  • cloves 5 pieces
  • Sichuan peppercorns 1 tsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the pork belly into 2cm wide small pieces, put them in cold water, add ginger slices and cooking wine, and cook for 25 minutes after boiling. Then, remove and set aside.
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Step 2
Step 2
Heat oil in the pot, and when it’s 20% hot, add rock sugar and stir-fry until it’s fully melted and turns into a syrup color. Add the pork belly and stir-fry, then add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, scallions, cloves, and Sichuan peppercorns. Stir-fry until fragrant, and add enough rice washing water to cover the pork belly.
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Step 3
Step 3
After the water boils, add dried cowpea and chicken essence, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes. Finally, cook over high heat to reduce the sauce.
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Step 4
Step 4
The dish is now complete.

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