Beijing-style Braised Pork with Taro

Beijing-style Braised Pork with Taro

Beijing-style Braised Pork with Taro is a traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking pork belly and taro in a rich soy sauce-based broth. The pork is first browned and then simmered in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and spices until it becomes tender and deeply flavorful. The diced taro is added to the pot, absorbing all the rich flavors and cooking down into a soft and creamy texture. This dish is often served with steamed rice and garnished with green onions, adding a bright and fresh flavor to the rich and hearty dish. It's a popular comfort food in China and is loved for its satisfying, savory taste and tender texture.

Ingredients

  • 500g pork belly, cut into cubes
  • 200g taro, peeled and diced
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 dried chili peppers
  • 500ml water

About the recipe

Cook Time: 120 minutes
Portions: 4-6 servings
Difficulty: Medium

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