Braised Pork with Soy Sauce

Braised Pork with Soy Sauce is a flavorful and tender dish that combines succulent pieces of pork with a rich and savory soy sauce-based marinade. Perfectly balanced with aromatic spices, this dish is a delightful representation of authentic Halal Chinese cuisine.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 300 grams, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• Soy sauce - 50 ml
• Dark soy sauce - 20 ml
• Water - 200 ml
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon (15 grams)
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Star anise - 1 piece
• Cinnamon stick - 1 piece
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the pork belly cubes, browning them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Once the pork is browned, reduce the heat back to medium and add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, water, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
6. Let the pork simmer for about 60-70 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
8. Remove from heat, discard the star anise and cinnamon stick, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 16 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Pork belly is a good source of protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• The spices used, such as ginger and garlic, have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid digestion.

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