Twice Cooked Pork
Chinese Chinese - Stir fries and Mains

Twice Cooked Pork

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 400g pork belly
  • • 2 leeks or 4 baby leeks, sliced diagonally
  • • 1 tbsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste)
  • • 1 tsp sweet bean paste
  • • 1 tsp dark soy sauce
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 2 cloves garlic, sliced, and 3 slices fresh ginger
  • • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Simmer the pork belly with the ginger and wine for 30 minutes until just cooked, then cool.

2
Phase 2

Cut the pork into thin slices against the grain.

3
Phase 3

Stir-fry the slices in a dry hot wok until they render fat and turn slightly curled.

4
Phase 4

Add the doubanjiang, sweet bean paste, garlic, soy sauce, and sugar, tossing well.

5
Phase 5

Toss in the leeks and stir-fry for 1 minute, then serve hot.