Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pork belly and parboil for 10 minutes, skimming off any scum that comes to the surface—the scum contains impurities from the pork. Drain and set the pork belly aside.

Step 2

In a clay pot, or large pot, heat it up on medium-high heat. Add in the drained pork belly along with the Shaoxing wine and add enough water to almost cover the pork. You may not need the full 2 cups of water.

Step 3

Add in the minced shiitake mushroom, ginger, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, pepper, star anise and bay leaves, mixing to combine.

Step 4

Cover the pot and let it braise on low heat for 1 hour, or until the pork belly is soft and tender.

Step 5

After braising, add the rock sugar and mix, allowing the sauce to reduce until desired thickness. Garnish with scallions.

Step 6

Enjoy with rice!