Red Braised Pork Belly with Dried Chinese Long Beans

Step 1

Soak the dried Chinese long beans for around 2 hours until soft. Wash carefully to remove any sands and then cut into pieces around 3 cm long.

Step 2

Cook the pork belly cubes in boiling water for around 3-5 minutes. Transfer out, clean and drain.

Step 3

In a wok or skillet, fry the pork belly cubes until slightly brown. Add ginger slices, dried chili pepper and star anise. Continue cooking for around 1 minute.

Step 4

Add cooking wine, sugar and soy sauce. Pour enough water to cover the pork belly cubes.

Step 5

After boiling, slow down the fire and simmer for around 40 to 50 minutes until the pork belly is soft.

Step 6

Add dried Chinese long beans, salt and then continue simmering for another 20 minutes. Turn up the fire to thicken the sauce.

Step 7

Serve hot!