Caramelised Pork Belly with Spring Onion Mash

Boiled and fried pork belly simmered in a spiced sugar glaze, served over saffron-infused spring onion mashed potatoes.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1205.2 kcals 4820.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 91.6 grams 366.2 grams
Fat 80.7 grams 322.8 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Yellow Rock Sugar
or palm sugar
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
150
g
Butter
chopped
1
tsp
Milk
for soaking saffron
Liquids
125
ml
150
ml
Chicken Stock
hot, used as necessary
Meat
800
g
Pork Belly
cut into 7.5cm x 10cm squares
NutsSeeds
4
piece
8
piece
Saffron Strands
soaked in milk
1
pinch
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
Vegetables
7.5
cm
Ginger
fresh root, julienned
600
g
Potatoes
floury variety, cut into equal-sized pieces
8
piece
Spring Onions
trimmed and finely chopped

Steps

  • Boil pork belly squares in water for five minutes then drain and pat dry.
  • Fry pork in 75ml oil for 6-8 minutes skin-side down until crisp.
  • Turn pork over and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Boil ginger, rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, and star anise in a saucepan.
  • Simmer the fried pork in the sauce for 45-50 minutes adding chicken stock if needed.
  • Boil 600g potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  • Drain and mash potatoes until smooth.
  • Stir in 150g butter, saffron milk, seasoning, and spring onions.
  • Serve pork belly squares and sauce over a portion of mash.