Chinese
Chinese - Stir fries and Mains
Dongpo Pork
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 1kg pork belly in one piece, skin on
- • 4 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 4 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- • 2 tbsp rock sugar
- • 4 slices ginger
- • 4 spring onions, whole
- • 600ml water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the pork belly in boiling water for 10 minutes, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Cut the pork into 5cm cubes and tie each with string to keep its shape.
3
Phase 3
Layer the ginger and spring onions in a pot, add the pork skin side down, and pour over the soy sauces, wine, sugar, and water.
4
Phase 4
Cover and simmer gently for 1.5 hours, turning once.
5
Phase 5
Uncover and simmer until the sauce is thick and glossy.
6
Phase 6
Serve the pork with the reduced sauce poured over.