Shanghai-style Braised Pork Belly

Shanghai-style Braised Pork Belly

Shanghai-style Braised Pork Belly is a traditional Chinese dish consisting of pork belly that's cooked in soy sauce, sugar, and spices until it's tender and infused with a sweet and savory flavor. The dish is typically served over steamed rice and garnished with chopped scallions and cilantro. It is a popular dish in Shanghai cuisine and is enjoyed all around China as a comfort food. It is a mouthwatering delight for pork-lovers and is full of flavor and aroma.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork belly, skin on
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ginger, crushed
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

About the recipe

Cook Time: 150-180 minutes
Portions: 4-6 servings
Difficulty: Easy

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