Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables (梅菜扣肉)

梅菜扣肉 (Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables) is a classic Hubei Cuisine dish that features tender, succulent pork belly paired with the savory and tangy flavors of preserved vegetables. This dish is a perfect balance of rich and salty, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Hubei Chinese Cuisine Pork Belly Preserved Vegetables Steamed Dish
Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables (梅菜扣肉)

Ingredients

  • 500g pork belly, sliced
  • 100g preserved mustard greens
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Blanch the pork belly slices in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. Rinse the preserved mustard greens to remove excess salt, then chop into small pieces.
  3. In a steaming dish, arrange the blanched pork belly slices and top with the chopped preserved mustard greens.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the pork belly and preserved vegetables.
  5. Pour the water around the edges of the steaming dish, cover, and steam over medium heat for 1 hour.
  6. Once the pork belly is tender, remove from heat and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
28g
Carbohydrates
2g

Supplies

Steaming dish Small bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Steamer

Serving suggestions

Serve the 梅菜扣肉 with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a few slices of chili to the dish before steaming.

Cost

$15