chinese 5 spice pork belly
My mother in law loves Chinese Five Spice Chicken, and loves it more when made using pork belly, so this is a slightly modified recipe than what is on the spice pack. This is not a secret recipe or an internet recipe, this is based on the pack of spice you can buy in every town in Thailand. The Lobo brand of spice/seasoning packs have instructions in Thai and English on every packet I have used from them. I first made this in 2017, and my niece, Ammie, made this yesterday, which is when I got the photo for this.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 kilograms pork belly (2-3 lb)
- 10 eggs, hard boiled
- 1 1/2-2 tablespoons 5 spice powder
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
- water as needed
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 1 whole star anise
- hot cooked rice, for serving
How To Make chinese 5 spice pork belly
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Step 1Add water to a pot, enough that will cover the pork and eggs. Add the garlic, sugar, salt, cinnamon stick, and star anise, set on medium high heat and bring to a boil.
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Step 2While waiting for the water to come to a boil, cut the pork belly into 1 1/2 inch pieces, place in a mixing bowl.
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Step 3Sprinkle the pork belly with the 5 Spice powder and mix together.
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Step 4When the water is boiling, carefully add the pork belly, and soy sauces. Boil for 10 minutes, skim any foam off the top.
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Step 5Reduce heat to a simmer and let this cook for about 30-40 minutes. Stirring occasionally, and skim any foam off the top.
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Step 6Peel the hard boiled eggs, and carefully add to the pot, mix together with the pork. Taste the broth and adjust with soy sauces, 5 Spice powder, salt, or sugar, as desired.
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Step 7Continue simmer for another 30-40 minutes. When the pork is tender, serve with rice, spoon some broth over the rice if desired. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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