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Super Crispy Pork Belly

A simple recipe to prepare a delicious pork belly with incredibly crispy skin, perfect to be served with spicy sauce and fresh vegetables.

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@emmersweet

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This recipe was adapted from content found on @emmersweet. Ingredients and instructions were restructured into a standardized format. The original recipe belongs to its author.

Origin
Southeast AsiaAsia
Style
Comfort foodHomemadeStreet food
Diet
High proteinLow carb
#Crispy#Pork Belly#Fried
Time80 min
Portions4 portions
DifficultyMedium
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Preparation and Initial Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1 unitPork belly
  • a gostoSliced ginger
  • a gostoGreen onion

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, place the pork belly, sliced ginger, and green onion. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat until the pork belly is tender, for approximately 20-30 minutes.

    30 min
  2. 2

    Remove the cooked pork belly from the pot and drain well. Let it cool slightly.

  3. 3

    With a sharp knife, cut the pork belly into uniform slices, about 1 to 1.5 cm thick.

  4. 4

    Arrange the pork belly slices on a grill over a baking sheet, with the skin facing up.

  5. 5

    Place in a preheated oven at 180°C and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is golden and slightly crispy.

    40 min

Final Frying

Ingredients

  • 1 as neededVegetable oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Carefully fry the roasted pork belly slices in the hot oil, turning occasionally, until they are very crispy and the skin is puffed and golden. This should take about 5-10 minutes.

    10 min
  3. 3

    Remove the crispy pork belly slices with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 bowlSpicy dipping sauce
  • a gostoLettuce leaves
  • a gostoSliced cucumber
  • a gostoCarrot sticks
  • a gostoGreen beans
  • a gostoFresh red chili pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Serve the super crispy pork belly immediately, accompanied by the spicy dipping sauce.

  2. 2

    For a complete experience, use the lettuce leaves, cucumber, carrot, green beans, and red chili pepper to assemble small wraps with the pork belly.

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Tips & Pairings

Best SeasonAll seasons
Pairing SuggestionsCold beer, white rice, fresh salad
Tips & Tricks

For even crispier skin, dry the pork belly well after cooking and before roasting. Use vegetable oil with a high smoke point for frying.

Nutrition

550 kcal28% of daily targetCalories per serving
10g4%
Carbohydrates
35g47%
Protein
45g67%
Total Fat
18g82%
Saturated Fat
2g7%
Fiber
3g6%
Sugar
600mg26%
Sodium

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Sensory Profile

Sweetness1/5
Sourness2/5
Saltiness4/5
Spiciness3/5
Bitterness1/5
Richness5/5
Texture:Crispy and tender

Preparation & Equipment

Cooking Method:
CookingRoastFry
Equipment:
KnifeBaking sheetSlotted spoonCutting boardGrillPotOvenPan

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