Braised Pork Belly Bites

Braised Pork Belly Bites are tender and flavorful morsels of pork belly, slow-cooked in a savory sauce that balances sweet and umami notes. Perfectly bite-sized, these gluten-free appetizers are ideal for sharing or enjoying as a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 300 grams, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 60 ml
• Dark soy sauce - 30 ml
• Brown sugar - 20 grams
• Rice wine (Shaoxing wine) - 30 ml
• Ginger - 10 grams, sliced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, crushed
• Star anise - 1 pod
• Water - 200 ml
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped for garnish
• Sesame oil - 5 ml

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and add the pork belly cubes. Sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add ginger, garlic, and star anise, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Return the pork belly to the pot and add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine, and water. Stir to combine.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and braise for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. After 1 hour, uncover the pot and increase the heat to medium-high to reduce the sauce for another 15-20 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Remove the star anise, and serve the pork belly bites hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from ginger and garlic, which may boost immunity.

Tags