Slow-Simmered Hong Shao Rou Magic

Slow-Simmered Hong Shao Rou Magic is a classic Chinese dish that is sure to impress your guests. This dish is made with succulent pork belly that is slow-cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce. The key to making this dish is to take your time and let the pork belly simmer until it is tender and juicy.

Ingredients:

- 1.5 lbs pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced

Serves 4

Cooking Tips:

- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to ensure even cooking.
- Brown the pork belly before adding it to the sauce to give it a nice caramelized flavor.
- Let the pork belly simmer for at least 2 hours to ensure it is tender and juicy.

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork belly and brown on all sides.
2. Add the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, star anise, garlic, and ginger. Stir to combine.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Once the pork belly is tender and the sauce has thickened, remove the cinnamon stick and star anise.
5. Serve the Slow-Simmered Hong Shao Rou Magic hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
Appearance and Taste:
The Slow-Simmered Hong Shao Rou Magic is a rich and flavorful dish that is sure to impress. The pork belly is tender and juicy, and the sauce is thick and savory. The dish has a deep reddish-brown color and is garnished with bright green onions. The aroma of the cinnamon and star anise is intoxicating, and the taste is sweet, salty, and slightly spicy.
Type of Dish:
Main Course

3 Main Ingredients:

- Pork Belly
- Soy Sauce
- Brown Sugar