Braised Pork with Rice Noodles
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Braised Pork with Rice Noodles

timer 60 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Pork with Rice Noodles

About This Recipe

This succulent Pork Belly with Cellophane Noodles is a rich, flavorful dish that combines tender braised pork with silky noodles soaked in a fragrant broth. The pork belly is first blanched to remove impurities, then stir-fried with aromatic scallions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise for a deep, savory base. A blend of soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar caramelizes beautifully, infusing the meat with a sweet and umami glaze. Simmered slowly for an hour, the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender. The magic happens when cellophane noodles are added—unsoaked to maximize broth absorption—creating a perfect balance of textures. Each bite delivers the warmth of Sichuan spices and the comforting richness of slow-cooked pork. A must-try for lovers of hearty, aromatic dishes!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork belly 500g
  • cellophane noodles 200g
The aromatics
  • scallions 100g
  • ginger 50g
The sauce & seasonings
  • Sichuan peppercorns 1 tbsp
  • star anise 4 pieces

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Cut the pork belly into large chunks.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the scallions and ginger into slices, and prepare the Sichuan peppercorns and star anise.
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Step 3
Step 3
Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the pork belly, and when the water boils again, skim off the foam and remove the pork belly. Rinse the pork belly with warm water to remove any blood residue.
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Step 4
Step 4
Heat oil in the pot, add the scallions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the pork belly and stir-fry until it is evenly coated.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add the cooking wine, soy sauce, and rock sugar, and stir-fry until the pork belly is colored.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add enough warm water to cover the pork belly, with a slightly larger amount than for braising pork belly. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for one hour.
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Step 7
Step 7
Rinse the cellophane noodles clean, but do not soak them in water beforehand, so that they can absorb more of the broth flavor when added to the pot.
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Step 8
Step 8
Add the cellophane noodles to the pot, cover the lid, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the noodles are soft and cooked through.

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