Finished dish photo of Braised Pork Belly with Fermented Bean Curd Sauce 🥘

Braised Pork Belly with Fermented Bean Curd Sauce 🥘

Marinate the unique-flavored fermented bean curd sauce with pork belly to create this braised pork dish with perfect color, aroma, and taste. Super appetizing with rice 🍚. Come and try it! 🤗

Ingredients

Fresh pork belly250g
Fermented bean curd sauce1 small spoon
Soy sauce2 small spoons
White sugar or rock sugar2 small spoons
Baking sodaA little, about 0.5g
Ginger1 small piece
Garlic2 cloves
Water400g

Steps

1

Wash and slice the pork belly

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2

This is the fermented bean curd sauce, ginger slices, and garlic cloves

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3

Fry the pork belly in a non-stick pan until golden brown

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4

Fry both sides until golden brown. This helps render the fat, making the meat crispy and tasty. The rendered lard can be used for cooking other dishes—very fragrant! 😋

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5

Place the fried meat in a clay pot. Add 1 small spoon of fermented bean curd sauce, 2 small spoons of soy sauce, 2 small spoons of white sugar, and a little baking soda (skip if you don't like it). Marinate the meat evenly.

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6

Add about 400g of water, ginger slices, and garlic. Cover and cook until the meat becomes tender.

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7

Simmer over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes until it looks like this 👍. Stir occasionally with chopsticks to prevent burning.

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8

A video captures the steaming effect better. Can you hear the sizzling? 😜

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9

Plate and serve ✌️. Smell the aroma—it's mouthwatering! 😄 Come and taste it! 😋

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Cooking Tips

Wash and slice the pork belly, then fry in a pan until golden. Add seasonings and marinate briefly for better flavor. Baking soda softens the meat—use just a little, as too much can make it bitter. Skip it if you prefer. Add more water and simmer until the meat is tender. Control the heat to avoid burning.