Braised Pork Belly with Rice Cooker Sauce
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Braised Pork Belly with Rice Cooker Sauce

timer 34 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Braised Pork Belly with Rice Cooker Sauce

About This Recipe

This savory and aromatic pork belly recipe is a must-try for lovers of rich, flavorful dishes. Tender pork belly is blanched to perfection, then slow-cooked in an electric rice cooker with a mouthwatering blend of douban sauce, light and dark soy sauce, and a hint of sugar for balanced sweetness. Fragrant ginger shreds and cassia add depth, while fresh scallions bring a bright finish. The result? Melt-in-your-mouth pork belly coated in a luscious, glossy sauce that’s both sweet and savory. Perfect served over steamed rice, this dish is a comforting yet impressive meal that’s easy to prepare with minimal effort. The electric rice cooker does the work, ensuring tender meat and bold flavors every time. Try it for a delicious twist on classic braised pork!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 34m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork belly 500g
The aromatics
  • ginger 20g
  • scallions 50g
The sauce & seasonings
  • cassia 1 piece
  • sugar 2 tbsp
  • douban sauce 2 tbsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • dark soy sauce 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Step 2
Peel the ginger and cut it into shreds.
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Step 3
Step 3
Wash the scallions clean and cut them into sections.
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Step 4
Step 4
Wash the pork belly clean and cut it into small pieces.
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Step 5
Step 5
Boil water in a pot, then add the pork belly.
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Step 6
Cook over high heat, after boiling, continue cooking for about 10 minutes, skim off the foam on the surface with a spoon, then remove and set aside.
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Step 7
Start to prepare the seasoning, put sugar in a small bowl, add douban sauce.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce, add an appropriate amount of water and stir well.
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Step 9
Step 9
Put the blanched pork belly into the electric rice cooker, add the cleaned cassia and ginger shreds.
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Step 10
Add the prepared seasoning.
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Step 11
Stir gently with a spoon.
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Step 12
Step 12
Cover the lid of the electric rice cooker, press the cook button, cook until the sauce is collected, add scallion sections, stir well with chopsticks, then turn off the power, if you like more sauce, you can pour it out and serve immediately.

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