Braised pork belly with bamboo shoots

By BeulahOsinski

Braised pork belly with bamboo shoots
Spring bamboo shoots taste light, tender and rich in nutrients. Contains sufficient water, rich vegetable protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other essential nutrients and trace elements, especially the high content of cellulose. Regular consumption can help digestion and prevent constipation. Therefore, spring bamboo shoots are nutritious food with high protein, low fat, low starch and rich crude cellulose. Spring bamboo shoots have the effects of "nourishing nine orifices, clearing blood, phlegm, and digestion." Modern medicine has confirmed that eating bamboo shoots has the effects of nourishing yin, replenishing blood, resolving phlegm, digestion, facilitating convenience, and improving eyesight.
Fresh bamboo shoots should not be eaten too much, and it is best not to exceed half per person per meal.

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Steps for Braised pork belly with bamboo shoots

  • Make  step 0
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    Cut the meat into small pieces and blanch it in water.
  • Make  step 1
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    Put the oil in the pan, add the blanched meat and star anise, and stir-fry the peppers.
  • Make  step 2
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    Stir fry over low heat until slightly browned.
  • Make  step 3
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    Add soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar and continue to stir-fry and color.
  • Make  step 4
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    Add green onions and ginger.
  • Make  step 5
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    Add boiling water to finish the meat.
  • Make  step 6
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    Cut the bamboo shoots into large pieces [It's best to cook them first]
  • Make  step 7
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    Add to the stewed meat, bring to a boil and turn to low heat and simmer for 40 minutes. Add salt to taste and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Braised pork belly with bamboo shoots Make Tips

    Nao: It is best to cook the bamboo shoots first to remove the astringent taste.