Description
Sticky Chinese Pork Belly is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender pork belly coated in a rich, sticky sauce. This easy-to-make recipe invites you to create an aromatic experience that will impress your guests at any gathering or make any cozy night in special. With its glossy finish and exquisite taste, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add pork belly pieces skin-side down and sear until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Remove pork and set aside. In the same pan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic; stir until well mixed.
- Return the pork belly to the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the pork overnight. - Substitute tamari for a gluten-free option or add chili flakes for some heat. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.