Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Braised Pork Belly

Stir-fried Bitter Melon with Braised Pork Belly

This **Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Okra** is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, marinated pork belly with crisp, vibrant okra for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The pork belly, rich in natural fats, is stir-fried until golden and fragrant, while the okra—blanched to retain its bright color and tenderness—absorbs the savory pork oils, making every bite juicy and flavorful. A touch of garlic enhances the aroma, and optional pork skin adds an extra layer of crispiness. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is ideal for a weeknight meal yet impressive enough for guests. The okra keeps the dish light and fresh, ensuring it’s delicious without being overly greasy. Try this recipe for a satisfying, restaurant-quality stir-fry at home!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork belly
250g
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okra
200g

The aromatics

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pork skin
50g
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fat (from pork belly)
30g

The sauce & seasonings

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garlic
3 cloves (15g)
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salt
1/2 tsp
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cooking oil
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. The pork has been marinated, and it’s not necessary to marinate it too long in advance because the pork belly has a lot of fat and will be fragrant when stir-fried.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Before marinating the pork, if you don’t like too much fat, you can cut out some of the fat along with the pork skin. Set it aside for later use to stir-fry and make the dish fragrant.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Boil a pot of water, add a small amount of salt and oil, and then put the okra in to cook for 1-2 minutes. The oil and salt help the okra retain its color and tenderness.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Remove the okra from the water and rinse it with cold water, then cut it into sections.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Put the pork skin and fat into the pot first to stir-fry until fragrant. You can add a small amount of oil and finally add the minced garlic. The aroma will be noticeable when the pork skin turns golden brown.

6. Step 6

Step 6
After stir-frying, add the marinated pork into the pot, quickly stir-fry for a few times, then cover the pot to cook. After about a minute, open the lid and flip the meat over, stir-fry for a few more times, and then cover the pot again to continue cooking.

7. Step 7

Step 7
When the pork is cooked and a lot of oil has been released, you can add the okra into the pot and stir-fry together. The okra absorbs the oil and the dish will be flavorful, tender, and not greasy.

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