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Chinese-Style Braised Pork Belly

Level
very easy
Prep Time
1 h
Total Time
2 h
Serves
4

Ingredients

750g
pork flank, cut in two
1 tbsp
vegetable oil
3 pieces
rock sugar
1 clove
garlic, crushed and finely chopped
3 tbsp
Chinese cooking oil
1 tbsp
light soya sauce
1 tbsp
dark soya sauce
2 cups
water

Preparation

Step 1
Quickly blanch the pieces of pork in boiling water for a few minutes. Rinse and set aside.
Step 2
Heat oil over medium heat in a casserole, then add the sugar. Let sugar melt.
Step 3
Turn up the heat and add the garlic and the pork. Mix well to coat the pork in sugar and garlic.
Step 4
Add the cooking wine, both soya sauces, and the water. Mix all the ingredients well. Reduce heat immediately when the mixture begins to boil. Let cook for 1 hour.
Step 5
Remove the pork and increase the heat. Let the sauce reduce and thicken.
Step 6
Cut the pork for serving and pour sauce over. Enjoy with a bowl of warm rice.

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