The mouth-watering taste of braised pork rice is irresistible!
Whenever I mention braised pork rice, its charming aroma seems to linger on the tip of my nose, and a bowl will definitely not satisfy my stomach! And, what you may not know is that the process of making this delicious dish is incredibly simple!
The cooking steps are as follows:
1. Cut the onion into small pieces for later use; Heat the oil in the pan and fry the onion until golden brown. This step is the basis for making the braised pork, and the charred aroma of the onion can add more layers to the braised meat.
2. Reserve the bottom oil in the pan and pour in the pork belly to stir-fry the excess fat. This will make the braised pork richer and not greasy.
3. Add cinnamon, star anise, ginger slices and garlic and stir-fry well. These spices will add an attractive flavor to the braised meat.
4. Pour in an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, a small amount of dark soy sauce, some five-spice powder and a few rock sugars, and continue to stir-fry until the pork belly is evenly colored. This step is the key to giving the braised meat its attractive colour and taste.
5. Add an appropriate amount of hot water to the pot, then add the pre-fried diced onions, mushroom cubes and hard-boiled eggs. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for an hour until the pork belly is cooked and the soup is thick.
6. According to personal taste, you can add an appropriate amount of salt to taste. However, it is recommended to taste the taste before deciding whether you need to add salt to avoid being too salty.
7. Place the stewed braised pork and eggs on top of the rice, add the pre-cooked vegetables, and pour some marinade. And so, a delicious braised pork rice is done!
Some practical tips:
Choose fatty and lean pork belly to ensure that the stewed pork is more delicious and juicy.
When frying diced onions, you need to fry them slowly over low heat to prevent them from burning and affecting the taste.
Stewed braised pork should be kept at a simmer to make the texture of the braised meat softer and richer.
Let's try it now! Your friends and family will love this delicious braised pork rice!