A delicious garlic-infused pork belly dish that's perfect with a bowl of rice.
[2 Servings, Under 30 Minutes, Easy to Make]
Soy Garlic Pork Belly Stir-Fry is a perfect dish for anyone looking for a quick yet flavorful meal. The combination of soy sauce and garlic infuses the pork belly with a rich and aromatic flavor, making it a delightful companion to a warm bowl of rice. This dish is not only easy to make but also versatile enough to be enjoyed by everyone, including kids.
Ingredients:
- Pork belly, 400g
- A handful of garlic
Marinade
- Rice wine, 1 tablespoon
- Ginger powder, 1/2 teaspoon
- Herb salt, 1/2 tablespoon
- Sesame seeds, a pinch
- Soy sauce, 3 tablespoons
- Sugar, 1 tablespoon
- Honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons
- Minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon
- Oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon
- Cooking sake, 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon
- Water, 1/4 cup
Instructions:
- Cut the pork belly into small, mini bite-sized pieces.
- Combine marinade ingredients and marinade pork belly - cover and leave in room temperature for 20 minutes or leave in the fridge for up to up to a few hours.
- Heat a bit of cooking oil in a pan and sauté the whole garlic cloves until fragrant.
- Add the marinated pork belly to the pan and stir-fry until the garlic flavor is infused into the meat.
- Pour in the remaining marinade and continue to stir-fry everything together.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- After the sauce has been absorbed, remove the lid and increase the heat to high. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and reduces, leaving a sticky coating on the pork.
- Finish by garnishing with sesame seeds.
Notes:
- Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the dish according to your preference by tweaking the amounts of sugar and soy sauce.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, making it a filling and satisfying meal.