Braised Pork Rice
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A comforting Taiwanese classic featuring melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly served over steamed rice with a soft-boiled egg.
Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Blanch the Pork
USES
Ginger, (for braising) blanching water (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Simmer pork belly in hot water with ginger and rice wine for 15 minutes to remove impurities.
STEP 2 OF 11
Ice Bath the Pork
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Open on YouTube ↗Transfer blanched pork to an ice bath to firm up the skin and make slicing easier.
STEP 3 OF 11
Heat Oil and Add Pork
USES
Pork Belly, blanched, chilled, diced (600 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat a small amount of oil in the pan, then add sliced pork belly pieces.
STEP 4 OF 11
Fry Until Golden
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Open on YouTube ↗Stir-fry the pork belly until golden brown, letting the fat render out.
STEP 5 OF 11
Add Rock Sugar
USES
Rock Sugar (60 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add rock sugar to the pan and stir-fry until the pork is evenly coated and caramelised.
STEP 6 OF 11
Fry Aromatics
USES
Shallot, sliced (9 clove)·Garlic, roughly chopped (8 clove)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add shallots, green onion, and garlic to the pan and stir-fry until fragrant.
STEP 7 OF 11
Add Mushrooms and Sauces
USES
Light Soy Sauce (2.5 tablespoon)·Oyster Sauce (2 tablespoon)·Dried Shiitake, soaked, squeezed dry (5 clove)·Rice Wine (4 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add squeezed dried mushrooms, then pour in rice wine, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir to combine.
STEP 8 OF 11
Add Mushroom Water
USES
Water, as needed (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour in the reserved mushroom soaking water, then top up with plain water as needed.
STEP 9 OF 11
Add Spice Packet and Pepper
USES
White Pepper (0 as needed)·Braising Spice Pack, remove after braising (2 piece)
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Open on YouTube ↗Place the braising spice packet into the pot, then sprinkle in white pepper and stir.
STEP 10 OF 11
Simmer on Low Heat
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Open on YouTube ↗Cover with a lid and braise on low heat for about 20 minutes.
STEP 11 OF 11
Remove Packet and Serve
USES
Spring Onion, finely chopped (0 as needed)·Egg, soft-boiled, marinated (2 whole)
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Open on YouTube ↗Remove the spice packet, spoon braised pork over rice, top with a soft-boiled egg and spring onions.
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