Crispy Asian Pork Belly
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Crispy Asian Pork Belly! This easy-to-make dish features tender pork belly cooked in a flavorful ginger and sake broth, then seared to perfection. Served with a savory garlic soy sauce dipping sauce, it's hassle-free, delicious, and perfect for any occasion!
Servings 8 Pieces
Calories 479kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb Pork Belly about 2 inch in width
- 1/2 Inch Ginger
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Japanese sake can sub with vodka, dry sherry or Chinese wine
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor or taste
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Garlic Clove
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Thinly slice ginger into 1/8 inch slices and set aside.
- Fill a stove-top pot with enough water to completely submerge the entire pork belly. Add Japanese sake, sliced ginger, and salt to the water, then bring it to a boil. Once boiling, carefully add the entire pork belly into the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover the pot, and let it cook for 40minutes.
- In the meantime, grate garlic with a grater or a garlic press and add into a dipping bowl. Add soy sauce, mix well, and set aside.
- Preheat oil in a large skillet. Once oil is preheat, add pork belly and sear top side of pork belly until golden color, about 3-4 minutes. Note - you can also sear the sides and bottom if you want, up to personal preference.
- Once seared, cut pork belly into 1/2 inch slices, transfer to serving plate and serve with dipping sauce.
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Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1025mg | Potassium: 163mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg