Sizzling Chinese Twice-Cooked Pork Belly
This authentic Sichuan dish transforms tender pork belly into crispy, golden slices coated in a glossy, spicy sauce. The "twice-cooked" method guarantees maximum flavor and texture - first simmered until tender, then stir-fried to crispy perfection with aromatic vegetables and bold doubanjiang chili bean paste.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- 300 g pork belly
- Few slices fresh ginger
- 150 g garlic sprouts leeks, or cabbage, chopped
- 2-3 tbsp oil for frying
- For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp chili bean paste doubanjiang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Place pork belly and ginger slices in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove pork from water and let cool completely. Chill in refrigerator for easier slicing.
- Slice the cooled pork belly thinly, about 2-3mm thick.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Stir-fry vegetables until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to wok. Fry pork slices until golden and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chili bean paste, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar to the pork. Stir well to coat.
- Return vegetables to wok, toss everything together and heat through for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
Chilling the pork for at least 1 hour before slicing makes it much easier to cut uniform, thin slices
Adjust the amount of doubanjiang based on your spice tolerance - start with less if you're sensitive to heat
Traditional vegetables include garlic sprouts or Chinese leeks, but cabbage or bell peppers work as substitutes
Save the pork cooking liquid - it makes an excellent base for soups or can be used to cook rice
The dish can be prepped ahead by cooking and slicing the pork up to 2 days in advance
For extra flavor, add a few Sichuan peppercorns to the initial pork simmering liquid
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU