Taiwanese Meat Sauce With Rice (Lu Rou Fan) Recipe

Name: Taiwanese Meat Sauce With Rice (Lu Rou Fan) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups vegetable or canola oil; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 6 medium); 2 pounds ground pork (or 2 pounds whole, fresh, skin-on pork belly, see note); 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 1 teaspoon five-spice powder (see note); 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 cup dark soy sauce; 1/2 cup light soy sauce; 1 cup Chinese rice cooking wine; Water

Servings: persons

1
Line a large plate with a triple layer of paper towels. Heat oil to 325u00b0F in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and adjust flame to maintain temperature. Add shallots and cook, stirring constantly with a slotted spoon or wire mesh spider, until shallots are a pale golden and barely turning brown in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to paper towel lined-plate to drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon oil and reserve the rest for another use. When shallots are cool, lightly crush. Set aside.
2
Heat reserved oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and beginning to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and the crushed fried shallots to the pan and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add the five-spice powder and sugar and stir to combine. Add both soy sauces, wine, and just enough water to cover, if necessary, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cover partially. Cook until pork is completely tender and sauce has thickened, 3 to 4 hours. Serve with steamed rice.

1925

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups vegetable or canola oil, 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 6 medium), 2 pounds ground pork (or 2 pounds whole, fresh, skin-on pork belly, see note), 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons), and more.

Yes, Taiwanese Meat Sauce With Rice (Lu Rou Fan) Recipe 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!