Taro Braised Pork Belly
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Tender layers of braised pork belly and taro steamed in a rich, savoury-sweet sauce make this a timeless family favourite.
家庭式芋头扣肉 RECIPE OF TARO WITH THE BRAISED PORK
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Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Blanch the Pork
USES
Pork Belly, blanch then fry (1300 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Place pork into a pot of hot water and blanch on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
STEP 2 OF 11
Poke the Pork Skin
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Open on YouTube ↗Use a fork to poke dense holes all over the pork skin to help it absorb flavour.
STEP 3 OF 11
Marinate the Pork
USES
White Pepper, (for marinade) rub on skin (1 teaspoon)·Light Soy Sauce, (for marinade) rub on skin (2 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Rub pepper and soy sauce evenly over the pork skin, then marinate for at least one hour.
STEP 4 OF 11
Fry the Taro
USES
Taro, peeled, sliced (800 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Deep-fry the sliced taro in hot oil until golden, then drain on paper towels.
STEP 5 OF 11
Fry the Pork
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Open on YouTube ↗Deep-fry the marinated pork on medium heat, turning to fry both sides until golden.
STEP 6 OF 11
Slice the Pork
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Open on YouTube ↗Slice the fried pork into pieces about 1 cm thick.
STEP 7 OF 11
Arrange in Bowl
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Open on YouTube ↗Alternate slices of pork and taro upright in a deep bowl, with pork skin facing up.
STEP 8 OF 11
Sauté Aromatics
USES
Garlic, finely minced (7 clove)·Shallot, finely minced (15 clove)·Cooking Oil, for sautéing (4 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry minced garlic and shallots until fragrant.
STEP 9 OF 11
Add Sauce Mixture
USES
Red Fermented Tofu, mashed smooth (1 clove)·Five-Spice Powder (0.5 teaspoon)·White Sugar (2 tablespoon)·Oyster Sauce (2 tablespoon)·Dark Soy Sauce (0.5 tablespoon)·Chicken Powder (1 teaspoon)·Water (300 ml)·White Pepper, (for sauce) (0.5 teaspoon)·Light Soy Sauce, (for sauce) (2 tablespoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour the pre-mixed seasoning sauce into the pan and bring to a boil.
STEP 10 OF 11
Pour Sauce Over Bowl
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Open on YouTube ↗Ladle the cooked sauce evenly over the arranged pork and taro in the bowl.
STEP 11 OF 11
Steam Until Tender
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Open on YouTube ↗Place the bowl in a preheated steamer and steam on medium heat for 80 minutes.
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