Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce Recipe

Name: Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Pork Belly (cut Into Pieces, About 1/2 Inch Thickness); 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic (to Marinate The Pork); 4 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce; 10 whole Large Dried Mushrooms (cut In Halves); 1 package (about 12 To 14 Oz. Package) Medium Hard Tofu; 4 Tablespoons Cooking Oil; 4 whole Large Eggs; 2- 1/2 cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 Tablespoons Ground White Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Aniseed Powder; 1 stick Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; 1 whole Garlic Bulb

Servings: persons

1 pound Pork Belly (cut Into Pieces, About 1/2 Inch Thickness)
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic (to Marinate The Pork)
4 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
10 whole Large Dried Mushrooms (cut In Halves)
1 package (about 12 To 14 Oz. Package) Medium Hard Tofu
4 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
4 whole Large Eggs
2- 1/2 cups Water
1 Tablespoon Ground Black Pepper
1/2 Tablespoons Ground White Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Ground Aniseed Powder
1 stick Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 whole Garlic Bulb

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Marinate the pork pieces with the minced garlic and soy sauces (both light and dark) for about 30 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, soak the dried mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes as well; this is to soften them so they cook better.
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While waiting for the marinade to kick the flavour in and the mushrooms to soften, its time to prepare the tofu.
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Cut them to approximately 1-inch cubes.
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Heat up the skillet with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, thereafter sear all the sides of the tofu slightly.
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The keyword here is searing, not fully frying.
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This process ensures the tofu exterior is sealed properly so the tofu doesnt break and crumble when you braise it later.
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Boil some water in a saucepan.
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Place the eggs and boil for 5 minutes.
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Place eggs in room temperature water.
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Once cooled, peel them and set aside.
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In a saucepan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoon of cooking oil.
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Add the marinated pork and stir fry for about 10 minutes until they are fragrant and your kitchen smells porkilicious.
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Then add water, black pepper, white pepper, star aniseed powder, cinnamon stick, salt, sugar, soaked mushrooms and the garlic bulb.
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Bring to a boil on high heat.
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Thereafter, simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes.
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Add the boiled eggs that have been peeled.
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Continue to simmer over low heat for another 15 minutes.
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Make sure the eggs are covered in the broth so they get a nice even brown colour.
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Serve with hot steamed rice.
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Enjoy!

746

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Pork Belly (cut Into Pieces, About 1/2 Inch Thickness), 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic (to Marinate The Pork), 4 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce, and more.

Yes, Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce

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