Steamed Pork
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Steamed Dishes

Steamed 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

  • • 600g pork belly, in one piece
  • • 5 slices ginger, julienned
  • • 4 spring onions, cut into batons
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Scrub the pork belly with the salt, rinse, and pat dry.

2
Phase 2

Rub the belly with the fish sauce, sugar, and white pepper, and score the skin.

3
Phase 3

Lay half the ginger and spring onions on a plate, set the pork on top, and steam for 40 minutes until tender.

4
Phase 4

Heat the oil and fry the remaining ginger and spring onions until fragrant.

5
Phase 5

Slice the belly, pour the hot ginger-spring onion oil and pan juices over, and serve with rice.