Beijing-style Braised Pork with Red Dates
Beijing-style Braised Pork with Red Dates is a savory and sweet dish made with succulent chunks of pork belly slowly braised in a fragrant mixture of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, star anise, ginger, and red dates. The red dates add a subtle sweetness and a beautiful reddish-brown color to the dish. This classic Beijing recipe is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, and it may take several hours to cook, but the end result is absolutely worth it. This dish is a favorite comfort food among many Chinese families and is commonly served on special occasions and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
- 1/2 kg pork belly
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 stalks spring onion, cut into 3-inch lengths
- 1 tbsp rock sugar
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 10 dried red dates
About the recipe
Cook Time: 120-150 minutes
Portions: 4-6 servings
Difficulty: Medium