Tea Tree Mushroom Pot Braised Pork Belly

Tea Tree Mushroom Pot Braised Pork Belly

This irresistible **Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Tea Tree Mushrooms** is a savory, umami-packed dish that brings together tender pork belly and earthy tea tree mushrooms in a bold, flavorful sauce. Thinly sliced pork belly is marinated in light soy sauce and cooking wine, then stir-fried until crispy and golden, releasing its rich oils. Aromatic garlic, ginger, and spicy pointed peppers add depth, while **Pixian bean paste** infuses the dish with its signature fermented richness. The tea tree mushrooms soak up all the delicious flavors, creating a perfect balance of textures—crispy pork, chewy mushrooms, and a slightly spicy, savory sauce. With no need for extra salt, this dish is effortlessly flavorful and satisfying. Quick to prepare yet bursting with complex tastes, it’s a must-try for lovers of Sichuan-inspired cuisine!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork belly
200g
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tea tree mushrooms
150g

The aromatics

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garlic
3 cloves
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ginger
10g strips
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pointed peppers
1 medium

The sauce & seasonings

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Pixian bean paste
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Slice the pork belly into thin pieces, soak and clean the tea tree mushrooms, and remove the old roots. Slice the garlic, cut the ginger into strips, and cut the pointed peppers into small segments or dices for later use.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Marinate the pork belly with light soy sauce and cooking wine for a while.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat a wok with cold oil, add the pork belly and stir-fry. Stir-fry for a longer time to bring out the oil from the pork belly, and be careful not to overcook.

4. Step 4

Step 4
When a lot of oil is extracted and the pork belly has changed color, pour out the excess oil.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add garlic slices and ginger strips to stir-fry and fragrance.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add Pixian bean paste and pointed pepper segments to let the meat absorb the flavor.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Pour in the tea tree mushrooms and stir-fry for about 4 minutes, until the water is dried up. Since there is bean paste and light soy sauce, no additional salt is needed.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Finish.

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