chineseutama· 4 servings

Babi Rebus dengan Sayur Acar

Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables

Babi Rebus dengan Sayur Acar
Photo: Cahyo Ramadhani, CC BY-SA 3.0 · wikimedia-commons

Ingredients

  • 500 g pork belly, skin on, cut into 2 cm cubes
  • 150 g preserved mustard greens (梅干菜), rinsed and soaked 30 min
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tbsp rock sugar, grated
  • 2 slices fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 small piece (2 cm) cinnamon stick
  • 500 ml water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1Heat oil in a wok, add ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon; stir-fry until fragrant.
  2. 2Add pork belly cubes, sear until the surface turns golden brown.
  3. 3Stir in rock sugar, let it melt and caramelize lightly, then add both soy sauces and Shaoxing wine.
  4. 4Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  5. 5Add the soaked preserved mustard greens, mix gently, and continue braising uncovered for another 15‑20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. 6Adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to a serving dish and garnish with a few whole spices.

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