Chinese
Chinese - Hubei Cuisine
Braised Pork Hubei
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 600g pork belly, cut into 3cm cubes
- • 200g lotus root, peeled and chunked
- • 2 tbsp cooking oil
- • 3 tbsp sugar
- • 3 slices fresh ginger
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 1 star anise
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the pork in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Melt the sugar in oil until amber, then add the pork and colour evenly.
3
Phase 3
Add the ginger, rice wine, soy sauces, and star anise, then cover with water.
4
Phase 4
Simmer covered for 40 minutes, then add the lotus root.
5
Phase 5
Cook 20 minutes more and reduce the sauce until glossy.