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Braised Pork Rice Taiwan Recipe

Braised Pork Rice Taiwan Recipe

oday I bring you braised pork rice from Taiwan with a twist. Yes, This one is not your traditional Taiwanese braise pork.
I made a healthier version. Why? Well, the traditional Taiwanese braise pork recipe is made with pork belly. The first time I try it, I find it way too fatty. However, the flavours are fantastic, and I could work with that
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 343 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cooking Pan or Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Pork
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 8 Black Peppercorn
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 1 bay leaves
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 4 Cloves
  • 4 Thin slices of ginger
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cut the meat into small strips about 2-3 cm in size.
  • Boil the eggs in a pot for 10 to 12 minutes. After that time, take them out of the hot water and put them in a bath of cold icy water so they peel easily. Peel them and reserve.
  • In a pan, heat some vegetable oil. Add the onion and cook until it is caramelized. Then remove them and set them aside.
  • In the same pan, add the spices, star anis, cloves, and peppercorns. Fry them until they are fragrant, and then add the pork. Cook the pork until browned on all sides.
  • Then add the rest of the ingredients along with the eggs. Pour some water until the meat is fully covered. Close the lid at cook on low heat for 45 minutes.
  • Once the meat is cooked, it’s time to assemble the dish. In a bowl, add a serving of rice, then top it with the braised pork and sauce.
  • Add some steamed Asian greens, such as bok choy or broccoli, for some added nutrition. If you opt for the hard-boiled eggs, add them to the dish for some extra protein.
  • Enjoy

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving  
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.4g 20%
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18%
Cholesterol 246mg 82%
Sodium 806mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 13.8g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
Total Sugars 10.8g  
Protein 36.4g  
Vitamin D 15mcg 77%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 628mg 13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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