Aromatic Pork Belly Hotpot

Slow-simmered pork belly in an aromatic soy and star anise broth, reduced to a syrupy sauce and served over noodles.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1309.4 kcals 7856.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 10.9 grams 65.4 grams
Fat 128.7 grams 772.1 grams
Protein 26.4 grams 158.2 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Demerara Sugar
light brown sugar alternative
CondimentsSauces
Liquids
570
ml
Chicken Stock
pork stock or water alternative
Meat
1.5
kg
Pork Belly
with rind on
NutsSeeds
Vegetables
12
piece
10
cm
Ginger Root
peeled and sliced in rounds

Steps

  • Cut pork belly into 2.5x5cm chunks, cover with boiling water in a pan, simmer for 5 minutes, and drain.
  • Return pork to the pan and cover with 570ml of hot stock or water.
  • Add 5 halved spring onions, soy sauce, rice wine, vinegar, sugar, star anise, ginger, and chilli flakes.
  • Cover and simmer slowly for 2 hours until the meat is very tender.
  • Remove pork, strain the liquid into a clean pan, and boil hard to reduce to a light syrup.
  • Slice remaining spring onions, return pork to the sauce to heat through, and serve over noodles.