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Lotus Leaf Steamed Pork Belly

Lotus Leaf Steamed Pork Belly

Pork belly slices coated in seasoned cornmeal are wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed for twenty-five minutes. The fragrant leaves perfume the rich meat while the cornmeal cooks creamy, a classic steamed dish from traditional kitchens.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Wash the green onions and cut them into sections, then put them into the sliced pork belly, add a little cooking wine, an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, and some Sichuan peppercorns.

  2. 2
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    Mix the above ingredients with the pork belly evenly and marinate for five minutes.

  3. 3
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    Add the cornmeal and coat the pork belly evenly with the flour.

  4. 4
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    Soak the lotus leaves in water and set aside.

  5. 5
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    Place the sliced marinated meat on the lotus leaf, wrap it well, and put it on the plate.

  6. 6
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    Take another lotus leaf and repeat the process.

  7. 7
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    Finished wrapping.

  8. 8
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    Prepare to steam in the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, and steam over medium heat for 25 minutes.

  9. 9
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    It's ready to be served!

  10. 10
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    Opened it up to see the finished product, took a bite, and the taste is pretty good!

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • pork belly
    to taste
  • cornmeal
    to taste
  • Lotus leaf
    to taste
  • cornmeal
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallion
    to taste

Seasonings

  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • cooking wine
    a pinch
  • Sichuan pepper
    a pinch