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Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard
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38 MIN
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About This Recipe
This savory and aromatic Steamed Pork Belly with Mustard Greens is a classic dish bursting with rich flavors and tender textures. Succulent pork belly is first boiled until tender, then seared to crispy perfection, creating a delightful contrast. The dish is layered with rehydrated dried mustard greens stir-fried with fragrant ginger and garlic, adding a tangy, earthy depth. Marinated in a blend of soy sauce, cooking wine, and scallions, the pork becomes incredibly flavorful before being steamed to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. When inverted onto a plate, the crispy pork skin sits atop a bed of savory greens, creating a stunning presentation. Perfect for family meals or special occasions, this dish balances hearty meatiness with the bright, slightly bitter notes of mustard greens for an unforgettable dining experience. Garnish with fresh scallions for a final touch of freshness. A must-try for lovers of traditional, comforting flavors!
Instructions
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servings
4
Total Time
38m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- pork belly 500g
The aromatics
- dried mustard greens 100g
The sauce & seasonings
- ginger 50g
- garlic 3 cloves
- scallions 2 stalks
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Step 1
Soak the dried mustard greens in water for 1 hour, then rinse and stir-fry with oil, ginger, and garlic until done.
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Step 2
Wash the pork belly, add water, cooking wine, and ginger slices, and cook until it can be pierced with a chopstick. Remove and cool in cold water, then use paper towels to dry the surface. Place the skin side down in a pan with oil and sear until browned.
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Step 3
Let the fried pork cool, then slice it and marinate with salt, cooking wine, soy sauce, and scallions. Layer the ingredients in a bowl, starting with the pork skin side down, then add the mustard greens on top and steam for about 30 minutes.
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Step 4
The dish is now ready. To serve, invert the bowl onto a plate and garnish with scallions.
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Step 5
Enjoy the delicious flavor!
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