Anhui-style Stewed Pork with Chestnuts

Anhui-style Stewed Pork with Chestnuts

Anhui-style Stewed Pork with Chestnuts is a traditional Chinese dish that features tender pork belly braised in a savory sauce with sweet chestnuts. This slow-cooked dish incorporates the flavors of Shaoxing wine, ginger, soy sauce, and aromatic spices, resulting in a deeply satisfying and flavorful meal. The chestnuts add a delightful sweetness and texture, balancing out the rich, savory flavor of the pork belly. This dish is a favorite in Anhui cuisine and perfect for colder months, as it is warming and nourishing.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork belly, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup peeled and roasted chestnuts
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rock sugar
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 slices ginger
  • 2 cups hot water

About the recipe

Cook Time: 70 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Difficulty: Medium

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