braised pork and eggs

Braised Pork Belly and Soy Eggs: A Step-by-Step Guide

Braised pork belly with soy eggs is a comforting, savory dish loved worldwide. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to achieve tender meat and flavorful eggs.

Ingredients: 500g pork belly (cut into 2cm cubes), 6 hard-boiled eggs, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 star anise, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 slices ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 500ml water, 1 tbsp cooking oil.

Steps:

1. Prep the pork: Blanch pork cubes in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain to remove impurities.

2. Sear the meat: Heat oil in a pot, stir-fry ginger, garlic, and pork until lightly browned.

3. Season and simmer: Add soy sauces, sugar, star anise, and cinnamon. Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until pork is tender.

4. Add eggs: Gently place peeled hard-boiled eggs into the pot. Simmer for another 20 minutes, allowing them to absorb the rich gravy.

5. Thicken the sauce: Uncover, increase heat slightly, and cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Tips: For extra flavor, marinate the eggs in the sauce overnight. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy this melt-in-your-mouth delicacy!