Dongpo Pork Hangzhou
Chinese Chinese - Zhejiang Zhe Cuisine

Dongpo Pork Hangzhou

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 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

  • • 1kg pork belly
  • • 250ml Shaoxing wine
  • • 4 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • • 100g rock sugar
  • • 5 slices ginger
  • • 3 spring onions
  • • 500ml water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the pork belly for 5 minutes, then cut into 5cm cubes.

2
Phase 2

Line a pot with spring onions and ginger, then set the pork cubes skin-side down on top.

3
Phase 3

Add Shaoxing wine, soy sauces, sugar, and water; simmer gently for 2 hours.

4
Phase 4

Turn the pork skin-side up and simmer for 30 minutes more.

5
Phase 5

Boil down the sauce until thick and glossy.

6
Phase 6

Serve the pork bathed in the reduced sauce.