Easy Chinese Pork Adobo Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 600 g pork belly, sliced then cut into squares

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup white sugar

• ½ cup soy sauce

• 1 cup water

• 3 tbsp white vinegar

• 2 pcs star anise

• Chopped chives, for garnish

• 3 tbsp canola oil

HOW TO COOK:

1. In a bowl, combine the sugar, soy sauce, and water.

2. Stir until sugar is dissolved and set aside.

3. Pour and heat the oil in a small pot and sauté garlic until it’s a little brown.

4. Add- in the pork and brown on both sides.

5. Do not add oil and let the pork fry in its own fat.

6. Pour- in the soy sauce and sugar mixture.

7. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer.

8. Cook for 40 to 50 minutes.

9. By this time, the meat should be very tender and the braising liquid has reduced and thickened.

10. Pour- in the vinegar and simmer for a minute before stirring.

11. Add- in the star anise and simmer for 2 more minutes.

12. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving bowl.

13. Serve with steamed rice and sprinkle with chopped chives. Enjoy!

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