If you’re looking to impress your friends and family with a delicious Chinese dish, then you need to try making authentic Chinese braised pork with mushrooms. This savoury delight is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients you’ll need:
– 1.5 lbs of pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1/2 cup of soy sauce
– 1/4 cup of rice wine
– 1/4 cup of brown sugar
– 1/4 cup of oyster sauce
– 1/4 cup of water
– 1 inch piece of ginger, sliced
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 10 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
– 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Step 1: Marinate the pork
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and oyster sauce. Add the pork belly pieces and mix well to ensure that the pork is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Braise the pork
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the marinated pork and cook until the meat is browned on all sides.
Step 3: Add the mushrooms
Add the soaked shiitake mushrooms, along with the soaking liquid, to the pan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Step 4: Simmer
Add the water to the pan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 5: Serve
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the heat and serve hot over steamed rice. Garnish with some chopped green onions for an extra burst of flavor.
With these simple steps, you can recreate an authentic Chinese braised pork with mushrooms dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy!