Pork Belly Rice

Pork Belly Rice is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender, caramelized pork belly with fluffy rice, all enhanced by a rich soy sauce glaze. This hearty meal provides a delicious balance of protein and carbohydrates, perfect for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 300 grams
• Jasmine rice - 1 cup (200 grams)
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Hoisin sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch piece, minced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 1 and 1/2 cups (375 ml)
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Start by slicing the pork belly into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the pork belly and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. While the pork is simmering, rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
6. In a rice cooker or a pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Cook according to rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes until all water is absorbed.
7. Once the pork belly is tender and the sauce has thickened, remove it from heat.
8. Serve the rice in bowls, topped with the pork belly mixture, and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 950 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.375 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from garlic and ginger, which may enhance immune function.

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