taro braised pork recipe

How to Make Braised Pork with Taro: A Step-by-Step Guide

Braised pork with taro, a beloved Chinese dish, combines tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork with creamy, savory taro. Here’s a simple recipe to recreate this comfort food at home.

Ingredients: 500g pork belly, 1 large taro, 5 soy sauce, 3 dark soy sauce, 1 sugar, 1 Shaoxing wine, 1 star anise, 1 cinnamon, ginger, and spring onions.

Steps:

1. Prepare the pork: Boil pork belly until tender, then prick the skin with a fork. Marinate in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine for 30 minutes.

2. Fry the pork: Pat the pork dry and deep-fry the skin-side in hot oil until crispy. Set aside, then slice into 1cm thick pieces.

3. Cook the taro: Peel and slice taro into 0.5cm rounds. Lightly pan-fry until golden.

4. Braise: Layer taro at the bottom of a pot, arrange pork slices on top. Add marinade, star anise, cinnamon, ginger, and enough water to cover. Simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours until the pork is soft and the sauce thickens.

5. Serve: Invert the dish onto a plate, garnish with spring onions. Enjoy with steamed rice!

This dish balances rich flavors and textures, making it a perfect centerpiece for family meals. Adjust seasoning to taste and savor the delicious harmony of pork and taro!