Name: Soy and sake-glazed braised pork belly
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kilogram pork belly, diced into 3cm cubes; 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cup water; 1/2 cup cooking sake; 1/2 cup dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; steamed rice, mixed stir-fried vegetables to serve

Soy and sake-glazed braised pork belly

Tender pork belly is slowly braised with dark soy and sake to create this delicious dish. Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried veges for an Asian-inspired meal that's sure to impress

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

1H 10M

Total

1H 20M

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Ingredients

1 kilogram pork belly, diced into 3cm cubes

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cup water

1/2 cup cooking sake

1/2 cup dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

steamed rice, mixed stir-fried vegetables to serve

Method

1.In a saucepan of boiling water, blanch pork for 2-3 minutes, then remove and set aside.

2.In a wok or large frying pan, heat sugar and oil on low, stirring until sugar melts. Increase heat to medium, then add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.

3.Reduce heat to low. Add water, sake and sauce. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until pork is very tender. Stir occasionally to prevent burning and add more water if mixture gets too dry.

4.Once tender, if there is still a lot of liquid, uncover the wok, turn up the heat and stir constantly until the sauce has reduced to a sticky coating. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then serve with steamed rice and vegetables.