Braised Pork Belly in Brown Sauce
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Braised Pork Belly in Brown Sauce

timer 38 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Pork Belly in Brown Sauce

About This Recipe

This Crispy Pot-Wrapped Meat is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, golden-fried meat with fresh, aromatic vegetables for a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Thinly sliced meat is marinated with sugar, salt, and chicken essence for a savory depth, then coated in a light starch paste and double-fried for an irresistibly crisp exterior. Stir-fried with shredded carrots, ginger, and cilantro, the dish gains a refreshing crunch and herbal brightness. A final toss in a tangy-sweet glaze of vinegar and sugar ties everything together, creating a rich, glossy sauce that clings to every bite. Quick to prepare yet packed with layers of taste and texture, this dish is a standout for its crispy-meets-tender contrast and vibrant, well-balanced flavors. Perfect as a hearty weeknight meal or an impressive dish for guests!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 38m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork belly 500g
The aromatics
  • carrots 150g
  • cilantro 50g
  • ginger 30g
The sauce & seasonings
  • starch 3 tbsp
  • salad oil 4 tbsp
  • chicken essence 1 tsp
  • vinegar 2 tbsp
  • sugar 2 tbsp
  • salt to taste

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash and cut the cilantro, ginger, and carrots into shreds; slice the meat and marinate it with sugar, salt, and chicken essence for 10 minutes to absorb the flavor.
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Step 2
Step 2
Mix the starch with an appropriate amount of water and salad oil to form a paste.
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Step 3
Step 3
Evenly coat the marinated meat with the starch paste.
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Step 4
Step 4
Heat oil in a pot and fry the meat slices until they turn golden brown, then remove them.
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Step 5
Step 5
Re-fry the fried meat slices quickly to make them crisper and more tender.
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Step 6
Step 6
Leave a small amount of oil in the pot, add the prepared carrot, cilantro, and ginger shreds, and stir-fry them until fragrant. Then add the fried meat slices, along with an appropriate amount of vinegar and sugar, and quickly stir-fry to thicken the sauce.
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Step 7
Step 7
A delicious and flavorful pot-wrapped meat dish is now complete and ready to be served.

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