Yunnan-style Steamed Pork Belly (云南蒸猪肉)

云南蒸猪肉 (Yunnan-style Steamed Pork Belly) is a classic dish from Yunnan Cuisine, known for its rich flavors and tender texture. This dish is a popular choice for family gatherings and special occasions.

Yunnan-style Steamed Pork Belly (云南蒸猪肉)

Ingredients

  • 500g pork belly, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Place the pork belly slices in a steaming dish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Pour this mixture over the pork belly slices, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  3. Sprinkle the chopped green onions on top of the pork belly.
  4. Steam the pork belly over high heat for 1 hour, or until tender.
  5. Once cooked, remove from the steamer and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
20g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Steaming dish Steamer

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Yunnan-style Steamed Pork Belly with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can marinate the pork belly in the sauce mixture for a few hours before steaming.

Cost

$15