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Braised Pork

Braised Pork

Pork belly is caramelized in sugar, then braised with ginger powder, Sichuan pepper, star anise, black cardamom and other spices plus red fermented tofu juice, until the sauce thickens into a glossy, deep amber glaze over meltingly tender meat.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Clean the pork thoroughly and cut it into pieces.

  2. 2
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    Add a base layer of oil to the pot, stir-fry sugar until caramelized, then add the pieces of pork belly.

  3. 3
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    Add hot water, then add ginger powder, Sichuan pepper powder, tsaoko, angelica root, star anise, and myrica fruit (for coloring).

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    Then add the chopped green onions, sliced ginger, and salt to stew.

  5. 5
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    Add red fermented bean curd sauce (for coloring effect).

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    Finally, add a small amount of salt according to taste, and reduce the sauce (the color is very attractive).

  7. 7
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    The dish has a bright red and attractive color, is plump but not greasy, melts in the mouth, and the rich meat aroma intertwined with the thick sauce leaves an endless aftertaste.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • pork belly
    to taste
  • Sichuan pepper powder
    a pinch
  • star anise
    半个
  • mast
    3个(上色)
  • Angelica dahurica
    2 piece
  • Tsaoko
    1 piece
  • Red fermented bean curd sauce
    适量(上色)

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger powder
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Edible oil
    to taste
  • white sugar
    适量(炒糖色上色)
  • Braised Soy Sauce
    to taste