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Exclusive Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice

Exclusive Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice

Authentic Taiwanese braised pork rice built on slow-fried shallots and shallot oil, melt-tender pork belly cubes caramelized with rock sugar, then braised dark and glossy to spoon over rice with boiled eggs.

Instructions

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    Boil the eggs in plain water and set aside.

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    Slice the shallots.

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    Place a cold pan with cold oil, add shallots, and slowly fry over low heat until they turn slightly yellow and the moisture is removed.

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    Scoop out the shallots and drain the shallot oil for later use.

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    Wash the pork and pat dry the surface moisture.

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    Cut into small cubes.

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    In another pan, add shallot oil, then add rock sugar, and stir-fry over low heat until it melts.

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    Stir-fry until the rock sugar melts and slightly changes color.

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    Add the pork belly and stir-fry.

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    Stir-fry the pork until it changes color, then add a little cooking wine.

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    Add scallions and ginger and stir-fry.

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    Add an appropriate amount of dark soy sauce, about 30ml.

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    Add an appropriate amount of light soy sauce.

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    Add boiling water until it covers the pork belly.

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    Add thirteen spices.

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    Add a small amount of brine.

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    Add white pepper powder.

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    Add shallot crisps.

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    Add salt.

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    Add star anise and bay leaves.

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    Add the peeled eggs, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes.

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    Blanch the rapeseed and cool it for later use.

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    Simmer the pork belly until the broth is thick and syrupy.

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    Turn off the heat and add the minced garlic.

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    Completed.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • pork belly
    500g
  • Egg
    5 pieces
  • braising sauce
    a pinch
  • Thirteen Spices
    to taste
  • white pepper powder
    to taste

Seasonings

  • rapeseed
    2 pieces
  • rock sugar
    a pinch
  • cooking wine
    a pinch
  • dark soy sauce
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Star anise
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • red shallot
    250g