Braised Pork with Daikon

Braised Pork with Daikon is a comforting, low-carb dish that combines tender, flavorful pork with the subtle sweetness of daikon radish. This dish is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 300 grams
• Daikon radish - 200 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, sliced
• Soy sauce - 30 ml (low sodium)
• Oyster sauce - 15 ml
• Rice vinegar - 15 ml
• Water - 250 ml
• Star anise - 1 piece
• Scallions - 2, chopped for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cooking oil - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. In a heavy-based pot or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
3. Cut the pork belly into bite-sized cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
4. Add the pork to the pot, browning it on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and sliced ginger to the pot, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
7. Add the daikon radish and star anise to the pot, stirring to combine.
8. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
9. Braised in the oven for 60 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the daikon is soft.
10. Remove from the oven, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
11. Serve hot, garnished with chopped scallions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 500
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Pork belly provides a good source of protein, essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Daikon radish is low in calories and high in fiber, promoting healthy digestion.

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