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Exclusive Steamed Pork Belly with Sour Plums

Exclusive Steamed Pork Belly with Sour Plums

Thin slices of pork belly are tossed with Chaozhou pickled plums, ginger and cornstarch, then steamed until silky and tender, offering a bright, tangy counterpoint to the rich, savory meat.

Instructions

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    Remove the skin from the pork belly, wash it clean, and slice it thinly.

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    Remove the pits from the Chaozhou and Shantou sour plums and chop them finely for later use.

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    Finely chop the ginger and set aside.

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    Place the pork belly on the plate.

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    Add cornstarch.

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    Add the shredded ginger.

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    Put in the sour plums.

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    Rub and mix the pork belly evenly.

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    Mix in an appropriate amount of peanut oil to lock in the moisture.

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    Spread the pork belly flat.

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    Steam in the pot for 20-30 minutes, adjusting the time according to your preferred texture.

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    Just add an appropriate amount of chopped green onions before serving.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • pork belly
    to taste
  • Ginger
    to taste
  • Chaozhou-Shantou Salted Plum
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Peanut oil
    to taste
  • Cornstarch
    to taste