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Five-Spice Braised Pork Belly

Manila Spoon
Often, the simplest recipes turn out best! This Chinese Five-Spice Braised Pork Belly is all that. There is nothing complicated in this recipe, yet it comes out so flavorful and delightful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 6
Calories 957 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Tablespoon Oil, of choice
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2.2 Pounds (1 kilo) Pork Belly, sliced
  • 5 Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce, use a wheat-free brand if you wish to have a gluten-free version.
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
  • 1-2 teaspoons Five Spice Powder, adjust intensity to taste
  • 1 inch ginger, roughly thumb-size, peeled then thinly sliced or julienned

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in the wok. Add the brown sugar. Cook until the sugar caramelizes and turns light brown.
  • Add the pork slices. Stir the pork in the sauce until they are well coated.
  • Pour in the soy sauce and water. Stir in the salt and Five-spice powder. Add the ginger slices.  Bring to a boil. Cover and then simmer gently over low heat for about 45 minutes or until the meat is fully tender.
  • Adjust to taste by adding soy sauce, salt, or a little sugar, if desired. I think the flavor is just right/perfect but feel free to adjust it to your taste preference. Serve on top of freshly steamed rice with your favorite green vegetables on the side. Delicious!

Notes

Tips & Tricks
Some who have tried this are happy using only 1 teaspoon of Five Spice Powder. Add an extra 1/2-1 teaspoon of the powder if you like it more prominent.

Nutrition

Calories: 957kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 16gFat: 91gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 43gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 716mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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