How to Make Scallion Braised Pork Belly Over Rice: A Step-by-Step Guide

Q: Do I need to add oil when frying the pork belly?
A: No, you start by frying the pork belly slices in a dry pan until slightly crisped, which releases their own fat.

Q: Can I adjust the seasoning to my taste?
A: Yes, you can adjust the amount of black pepper and salt to suit your taste.

Scallion Braised Pork Belly Over Rice

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Notes

Ingredients:

• Pork belly: 100g
• Minced garlic: 1 teaspoon
• Scallions (green onions), half a stalk
• Egg: 1
• Pixian bean paste: 1 tablespoon
• Cooking wine: 1 tablespoon
• Honey: 1 tablespoon
• Light soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Crushed black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat a pan without oil and fry the pork belly slices until slightly crisped. Drain the excess fat.
2. Add a spoonful of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the scallions and a spoonful of Pixian bean paste, stir-fry until the oil turns red.
4. Mix in a spoonful each of cooking wine, honey, and light soy sauce, add crushed black pepper and salt to taste. Stir-fry until everything is well combined.
5. Prepare the dish to be served with rice.

Nutrition:

• This dish is high in protein and fat, particularly from the pork belly.
• Contains flavorsome ingredients like garlic and bean paste which offer antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.
• Adjusting the amount of salt and soy sauce can help control the sodium content for those watching their salt intake.