Hong Shao Rou

Red Braised Pork Belly

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Hong Shao Rou

Melt-in-your-mouth pork belly braised low and slow in soy, rock sugar, and Shaoxing wine until glossy mahogany.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Pork belly700 g
  • Ginger30 g
  • Scallions4 stalks

Seasonings

  • Dark soy sauce2 tbsp
  • Shaoxing wine150 ml
  • Rock sugar40 g
  • Star anise2 pieces

Steps

  1. 1

    Blanch pork belly cubes and drain.

  2. 2

    Caramelize rock sugar, then coat the pork.

  3. 3

    Add wine, soy, ginger, and star anise with water to cover.

  4. 4

    Braise gently for 2 hours, then reduce the sauce to a glaze.

Pro tips

Blanch the pork first and simmer gently for two hours for the softest texture.

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