Five Spice Belly Pork with Asian Greens

Tender pork belly with a spice rub, roasted until crispy and served with zingy stir-fried Asian greens and dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1312.1 kcals 7872.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.1 grams 108.8 grams
Fat 124.2 grams 745.2 grams
Protein 30.4 grams 182.5 grams
Cook Time
158 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
3
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
2
tsp
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
Juice only
Meat
1.5
kg
Pork Belly
Boneless, with rind
NutsSeeds
4
tbsp
Sea Salt
Coarse
2
tsp
White Pepper
Freshly ground
2
clove
Garlic
Thinly sliced
3
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
Fresh, chopped
3
tbsp
Mint
Chopped fresh
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Pak Choi
Cut into quarters
500
g
2
cm
Ginger
Fresh, peeled and cut into thin strips
4
piece
5
cm
Ginger
Fresh root, cut into thin strips
2
piece
Red Chillies
Long, thinly sliced
4
piece
Spring Onions
Sliced, for garnish
1
piece
Red Chilli
Sliced, for garnish

Steps

  • Pierce the pork rind side with a sharp fork or knife to create fine holes.
  • Pour boiling water over the rind side of the pork several times, then set aside.
  • Stir-fry salt, pepper, five-spice, and sugar in a hot wok for 3 minutes and cool.
  • Rub the spice mixture into the flesh side of the pork and dry for 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Place pork on a wire rack rind-side up and roast for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 180°C and roast for 2 hours.
  • Increase heat to 230°C for 15 minutes, then remove pork and let it cool.
  • Stir-fry the Asian greens, ginger, and spring onions in a hot wok for 3 minutes.
  • Pound the dressing ingredients in a pestle and mortar to a rough paste.
  • Mix dressing into the vegetables and serve with cubed pork, spring onions, and chilli.