Five Spice Braised Pork Belly
Five Spice Braised Pork Belly
Five Spice Braised Pork Belly
@crazythickasians
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Five spice braised pork belly is a perfect way to celebrate Lunar New Year and welcome good fortune to your table. The pork is seasoned with five spice powder and umami sea salt, then gently braised until melt-in-your-mouth tender. This dish is both meaningful and delicious, bringing both flavor and luck to your celebration.
Ingredients
2 lbs pork belly
2 tablespoons neutral oil
1 tablespoon Oaktown Spice Shop Chinese Five Spice
1 teaspoon Oaktown Spice Shop Umami Sea Salt
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½ cup Shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon Oaktown Spice Shop minced onion
1 teaspoon Oaktown Spice Shop Szechuan peppercorn
2 tablespoons sugar
2-3 cups water, or enough to barely cover pork belly
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Scallions
Cilantro
Oaktown Spice Shop toasted sesame seeds
Directions
Cut pork belly into 1 inch thick pieces.
Soak in cold water for 30 minutes to remove impurities.
Remove pork belly and pat dry.
Place into a bowl and add oil, Chinese Five Spice, and Umami Sea Salt.
Cover and let marinate for 1 hour.
In the meantime, mix together ingredients for braising liquid.
In a large pot over medium heat, add pork belly and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly brown.
Add braising liquid into pot and mix well.
Bring to a boil then lower heat to maintain a simmer.
Cover and simmer over low heat for around 1 hour, or until pork is tender.
Stir occasionally and add a bit of water if needed.
To reduce the sauce, uncover the pot and let liquid evaporate and thicken for about 8-10 minutes.
Serve hot with rice. Garnish with scallions, cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
