Pork Belly with Bok Choy

This Pork Belly with Bok Choy dish is a savory and tender delight, marrying the rich flavors of roasted pork with the crisp freshness of bok choy. Perfectly baked to achieve a delightful contrast in textures, it's a low-carb meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 300 grams
• Bok choy - 200 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, sliced for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and salt to create a marinade.
3. Score the skin of the pork belly in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
4. Coat the pork belly with the marinade, ensuring it's well-covered. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Place the marinated pork belly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, skin side up.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the meat is tender.
7. While the pork is baking, prepare the bok choy by rinsing it thoroughly and cutting it in half lengthwise.
8. In the last 10 minutes of baking, add the bok choy to the baking tray, cut side up, allowing it to roast with the pork.
9. Once done, remove from the oven and let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve the sliced pork belly with the roasted bok choy and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein which aids in muscle repair and growth.
• Bok choy is low in calories and high in vitamins A, C, and K.

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