Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice (滷肉飯)
滷肉飯 (Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice) is a classic Taiwanese comfort food that features tender, flavorful braised pork served over steamed rice. This dish is beloved for its rich, savory sauce and aromatic spices, making it a popular choice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups steamed rice
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the pork belly slices over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots, and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the pork is tender.
- Once the pork is tender, uncover the pot and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
- To serve, spoon the braised pork over steamed rice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 400 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Spoon Cutting board Knife
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve with a side of pickled vegetables or a soft-boiled egg for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For extra flavor, marinate the pork belly in the soy sauce and rice wine for 30 minutes before cooking.
Cost
$15