Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds pork belly, cut into bite-size pieces
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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¼ cup dark soy sauce
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¼ cup Shaoxing rice wine
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¼ cup light soy sauce
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4 scallions, halved
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4 slices fresh ginger
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4 star anise pods
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water to cover
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½ (8 ounce) package vegetarian chicken substitute, diced (Optional)
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6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled (Optional)
Directions
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Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add pork belly; cook until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Drain.
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Heat vegetable oil and brown sugar in a wok or large skillet over medium heat until sugar is melted. Add pork; cook until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes. Add dark soy sauce; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer pork mixture to a slow cooker. Add rice wine, light soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and star anise. Pour in enough water to just cover the pork.
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Cook on Low until pork is tender, about 6 hours. Add diced chicken substitute, hard-boiled eggs, and more water to cover.
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Cook on Low until eggs absorb cooking liquid, rotating halfway through, about 1 hour more.
Cook’s Note
Use crystal sugar instead of brown sugar if you have it.
Substitute dry sherry for the rice wine if desired.
Substitute chicken stock for the water if desired.
Substitute tofu puffs or tofu knots for the vegetarian chicken if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 680 | Calories |
| 49g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 38g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 680 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 49g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat 13g | 64% |
| Cholesterol 380mg | 127% |
| Sodium 3036mg | 132% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 38g | 77% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 84mg | 6% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 509mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
