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Braised Pork Belly with Coconut Water

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, vietnamese
Keyword: asian pork belly recipe, best braised pork belly with coconut water recipe, braised pork belly with coconut water, chinese pork belly recipe, easy braised pork belly with coconut water recipe, vietnamese pork belly recipe
Servings: 6
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork belly
  • 2 cups coconut water
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce make sure to use a good quailty
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot (small size) diced

Instructions

  • Clean and slice the pork belly into ½" x ½".
  • Place the sliced meat in a bowl.
  • Add fish sauce, diced shallot, miced garlic, white pepper and mix well. Set aside.
  • Heat a non-stick pan or enameled cast iron skillet to medium.
  • Add brown sugar and cook until it begins to melt (75%). Stir with a wooden spoon (sugar will become hard & sticky). Slowly add about ½ cup of the coconut water to the pan and stir.
  • Add pork belly to the pan; continue to turn and mix while cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the coconut water and mix. Turn up the heat to medium-high and let simmer for a couple of minutes. Then turn the heat down to medium and cook for 30-45 mintues uncovered or until the glaze has thickened (make sure to stir frequently).
  • Optional: Season with salt or fish sauce to taste.

Serve with white, brown or cauliflower rice.

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