Hubei-style Stewed Pork with Chestnuts

Hubei-style Stewed Pork with Chestnuts

Hubei-style Stewed Pork with Chestnuts is a delicious and comforting dish from the Hubei region of China. It is made by slow-cooking tender cubes of pork with chestnuts, dried bamboo shoots, and other aromatics in a rich and savory broth until everything is tender and flavorful. The resulting dish is hearty, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, with a warming and comforting quality that makes it perfect for chilly days. The use of chestnuts adds a nutty sweetness and a unique texture, making this dish a popular choice during the autumn and winter months.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 300g chestnuts, peeled and boiled until soft
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp rock sugar
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 dried chili peppers

About the recipe

Cook Time: 70 minutes
Portions: 6 servings
Difficulty: Medium

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