Roast Crispy Pork Belly with Egg Fried Rice

Classic crispy pork belly prepared with a spice rub and served alongside savory egg fried rice with spring onions.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1205.2 kcals 4820.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Fat 102.6 grams 410.2 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
165 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
GrainsCereals
400
g
Long-Grain Rice
cooked, drained and chilled
Meat
1.5
kg
Pork Belly
boneless, with rind
NutsSeeds
4
tbsp
Sea Salt
coarse
2
tbsp
Sichuan Peppercorns
ground roasted
2
tsp
White Pepper
freshly ground
1
tsp
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
2
tsp
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
groundnut oil can be used
Vegetables
2
tbsp
Spring Onions
finely chopped

Steps

  • Pierce the pork rind side repeatedly with a sharp fork or knife.
  • Pour boiling water over the pork rind several times and set aside.
  • Stir-fry salt, peppers, five-spice, and sugar in a hot wok for three minutes.
  • Rub the spice mixture into the flesh side of the pork and hang to dry for eight hours.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C and roast pork over a water-filled pan for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 180°C for two hours, then increase to 230°C for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs with sesame oil and a pinch of salt.
  • Stir-fry cooked rice in very hot oil for three minutes.
  • Add egg mixture to rice and stir-fry until set and dry.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and spring onions and serve with carved pork.