How to Make Scallion Braised Pork Belly Over Rice: A Step-by-Step Guide

Q: Do I need to add oil when frying the pork belly?
A: No, you start by frying the pork belly slices in a dry pan until slightly crisped, which releases their own fat.

Q: Can I adjust the seasoning to my taste?
A: Yes, you can adjust the amount of black pepper and salt to suit your taste.

Scallion Braised Pork Belly Over Rice

Notes

Ingredients:

Pork belly: 100g
Minced garlic: 1 teaspoon
Scallions (green onions), half a stalk
Egg: 1
Pixian bean paste: 1 tablespoon
Cooking wine: 1 tablespoon
Honey: 1 tablespoon
Light soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
Crushed black pepper: to taste
Salt: to taste

Instructions:

Heat a pan without oil and fry the pork belly slices until slightly crisped. Drain the excess fat.
Add a spoonful of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the scallions and a spoonful of Pixian bean paste, stir-fry until the oil turns red.
Mix in a spoonful each of cooking wine, honey, and light soy sauce, add crushed black pepper and salt to taste. Stir-fry until everything is well combined.
Prepare the dish to be served with rice.

Nutrition:

This dish is high in protein and fat, particularly from the pork belly.
Contains flavorsome ingredients like garlic and bean paste which offer antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.
Adjusting the amount of salt and soy sauce can help control the sodium content for those watching their salt intake.