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When it comes to comfort food that captures both the depth of flavor and the joy of indulgence, few dishes can compete with a well-cooked pork belly. This soy-braised pork belly recipe is a hearty, savory delight, where each bite combines tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork with an infusion of warm spices and a sweet, sticky soy glaze. Balanced with crispy, herb-roasted potatoes and golden sautéed mushrooms, this dish is sure to satisfy any craving for a rich, flavorful meal.
Cooking pork belly until golden and braising it in a soy sauce mixture develops a beautiful glaze and a mouth-watering aroma. Paired with potatoes roasted to crispy perfection and mushrooms that add a rich, earthy dimension, this meal is a tribute to both simplicity and complexity, offering textures and flavors that everyone at the table will appreciate. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish combines rich Asian-inspired flavors with classic roasted vegetables, making it both familiar and distinctively new.
Full Recipe:
Ingredients
For the Soy-Braised Pork Belly:
Pork Belly – 1 kg, sliced into thick pieces
Salt – To taste
Paprika – To taste
Black Pepper – To taste
Olive Oil – For pan-frying
Brown Sugar – 2 teaspoons
Soy Sauce – 80–100 ml
Ginger – 20–40 g, finely grated
Garlic – 3–4 cloves, crushed and finely chopped
Hot Pepper – To taste (optional, for a spicy kick)
Water – 500 ml, for braising
For the Herb-Roasted Potatoes:
Potatoes – 6–8, cut into wedges
Salt – To taste
Provençal Herbs – To taste (thyme, rosemary, and oregano are ideal)
Olive Oil – For tossing
For the Sautéed Mushrooms:
Olive Oil – For frying
Onion – 1, finely chopped
Mushrooms – 200 g, cleaned and sliced
Salt – To taste
Tomatoes – 5–7 small, sliced into rings (optional, for garnish)
Lettuce Leaves – For serving (optional, to add freshness)
Instructions
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