Dongpo Pork Recipe

Name: Dongpo Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 kilogram pork belly; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon tea leaves or 1 tea bag; 3 stalks spring onion; ginger some sliced, for garnishing; 1 piece lettuce leaf for garnishing; 2 cups water; 8 cloves garlic lighly crushed; 5 slices ginger; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 5 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine /yellow wine; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon corn flour 2 tbsp water, mixed well

Servings: persons

1/2 kilogram pork belly
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon tea leaves or 1 tea bag
3 stalks spring onion
ginger some sliced, for garnishing
1 piece lettuce leaf for garnishing
2 cups water
8 cloves garlic lighly crushed
5 slices ginger
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
5 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine /yellow wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon corn flour 2 tbsp water, mixed well

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1. Blanch pork in a pot of boiling water. Remove pork & pour away the water.
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2. Put pork back into pot & cover with water. Bring to boil & simmer for 30mins.
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3. Heat wok & add all the sauce ingredients except the mixed corn flour. Stir well & bring to boil.
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4. Reduce to medium heat, add pork & cook every side of the pork for a few mins. Remove pork (make sure drain well) & pour the remaining sauce into a small pan & set aside.
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5. Heat vegetable oil in a wok to a medium heat. Fry every side of the pork until it is well-browned & skin side is a little crispy.
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6. Place pork in a pot, cover with water. Add tea leaves/tea bag & simmer for another 30mins.
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7. Place spring onion stalks at the bottom of a steamer. Transfer pork to the steamer & steam for 2 hrs. Turn pork every one hour & replenish water as & when necessary.
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8. Remove pork to a serving dish topped with lettuce leaf.
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9. Reheat the sauce in pan & add the cornflour to thicken the liquid. Pour over the pork & garnish with ginger.

545

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Protein

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1/2 kilogram pork belly, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon tea leaves or 1 tea bag, 3 stalks spring onion, and more.

Yes, Dongpo Pork 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dongpo Pork

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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