Crispy Pan Fried Pork Belly Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 in a pan, bring 1 ltr water to a boil and add 450 gm pork belly cut into 1 cm by 5cm long pieces.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 boil for 2 minutes then remove and drain the pork.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 in a wok heat 2 tbsp oil, add 2 tbsp sugar and stir till sugar is dissolved and turns brown.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 then add the pork belly to the wok and stir to evenly coat the pork pieces.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 add 20 gm thinly sliced ginger, 8 thinly sliced cloves of garlic, 3 spring onions cut into 1 inch long pieces, 1 tsp black peppercorns, 3 bay leaves, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 100 ml pineapple juice and stir for 1 minute.

step 6

• STEP 6.6 add boiling water upto the level of the meat, cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.

step 7

• STEP 7.7 then remove the pieces of pork from the wok and transfer to a plate. Allow them to drain and cool.

step 8

• STEP 8.8 in a pan, heat 3 tbsp oil on low to medium heat, add the pieces of pork to the pan.

step 9

• STEP 9.9 add salt to taste and fry the pork on both sides till golden.

step 10

• STEP 10.10 use a slotted spoon to remove and drain the pork. Transfer to a dish and serve.