Gluten-Free Braised Pork Belly

This Gluten-Free Braised Pork Belly is a rich and savory dish, featuring tender pork belly simmered in a fragrant blend of spices and soy sauce. Perfect for a midnight snack, it delivers comforting flavors and a satisfying texture that will leave you craving more.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 500 grams
• Gluten-free soy sauce - 60 ml
• Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) - 30 ml
• Brown sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Star anise - 2 whole
• Cinnamon stick - 1
• Water - 500 ml
• Spring onion - 2, chopped for garnish
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Start by cutting the pork belly into 2 cm thick pieces.
2. In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat, then add the pork belly pieces and sear until golden brown on all sides.
3. Remove the pork belly and set aside. In the same pot, add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add the gluten-free soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, and water to the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Return the seared pork belly to the pot, bringing the liquid to a gentle simmer.
6. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let the pork belly braise for about 90 minutes, or until tender.
7. Once cooked, remove the pork belly from the pot and set aside. Increase the heat to medium-high to reduce the sauce until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
8. Drizzle the sesame oil into the sauce and stir well.
9. Slice the pork belly, serve it on a plate, and spoon the thickened sauce over it.
10. Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 45 g
• Saturated Fat: 16 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats, which are essential for hormone production and nutrient absorption.

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