Shanghai Surprise (上海惊喜)
上海惊喜 (Shanghai Surprise) is a classic dish from Haipai Cuisine, which originated in Shanghai and combines the best of Chinese and Western culinary influences. This dish is known for its flavorful combination of ingredients and unique cooking techniques.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly, sliced
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice wine
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the pork belly, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the hard-boiled eggs to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the Shanghai Surprise cool for a few minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Shanghai Surprise with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, marinate the pork belly in the soy sauce mixture overnight before cooking.
Cost
$15