Caramelized Pork Belly with Chinese Five Spices
Caramelized Pork Belly with Chinese Five Spices is a mouthwatering dish that combines the rich, fatty texture of pork belly with the aromatic blend of Chinese five-spice powder. The pork belly is slowly braised until tender, then caramelized with a mixture of sugar, soy sauce, and spices including star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and fennel seeds. This process creates a beautifully glazed, flavorful crust on the pork. The result is a dish with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, making it a delightful main course that's sure to impress. Serve it with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1.76 lbs Boneless Pork Belly with Skin
- 8 Noirmoutier Potatoes
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 5 fl oz Soy Sauce
- 1 Miso Bouillon Cube
- 6 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 4 tbsp Peanut Oil
- 3 tbsp Lemon Tree Honey
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 tsp Chinese Five-Spice Blend
- Salt
Instructions
- Cut the pork belly into thick slices and then into large lardon-sized pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 356°F (Gas mark 6). Brown the meat on all sides in a large pot with peanut oil. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes. Drain them.
- Transfer the meat to an ovenproof dish. Whisk the soy sauce with sesame oil, honey, and Chinese five-spice. Pour over the meat and mix well to coat.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent the meat from sticking. Add the potatoes after 30 minutes and mix them with the meat and sauce.
- Dissolve the miso bouillon cube in a saucepan with 1.7 cups hot water. Divide the miso broth among 4 bowls.
- Add caramelized pork and potatoes to the bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and sesame seeds.
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