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Mapo Tofu Inspired Dongpo Pork

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Mapo Tofu Inspired Dongpo Pork

Dongpo Pork

Prep: 20 min • Cook: 180 min. A fusion twist on the classic Dongpo Pork, this recipe infuses the rich, slow-braised pork belly with the bold, spicy, and numbing flavors characteristic of Sichuan's Mapo Tofu. The meltingly tender pork is coated in a complex sauce featuring chili bean paste (doubanjiang) and fragrant Sichuan peppercorns, offering a unique and unforgettable culinary experience.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
3 hrs
Total time
3 hrs 20 min
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Medium
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Ingredients

  • 2lb pork belly(Skin on, cut into 5cm cubes)
  • 3 tbsp doubanjiang (chili bean paste)(Finely minced)
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce(Light soy sauce)
  • 2 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp sichuan peppercorns(Lightly toasted and ground)
  • 2oz ginger(Sliced)
  • 4 pcs garlic(Sliced)
  • 1 tbsp rock sugar(Or granulated sugar)
  • 16 7/8 fl oz hot water(Or enough to cover the pork)
  • 2 tbsp scallions(Cut into 2-inch sections, for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the Pork

  1. Place the pork belly cubes in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes to blanch. Drain and rinse the pork cubes under cold water.
  2. In the same pot (cleaned), add the blanched pork belly, sliced ginger, sliced garlic, doubanjiang, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ground Sichuan peppercorns, and rock sugar.
  3. Add enough hot water to just cover the pork belly. Stir to combine.

Braise the Pork

  1. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pork belly is fork-tender.
  2. Alternatively, transfer the ingredients to a clay pot or Dutch oven, bring to a simmer, then cover and braise in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  3. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the lid to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

Serve

  1. Carefully arrange the braised pork belly cubes on a serving plate, ensuring the fat and lean layers are visible.
  2. Spoon the thickened sauce over the pork.
  3. Garnish with fresh scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
8.8 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories650.5 kcal260.2 kcal2,602 kcal
Protein25.2 g10.1 g100.8 g
Fat55.8 g22.3 g223.2 g
Carbs10.5 g4.2 g42 g

Tips

  • Ensure the pork belly is cut into uniform cubes for even cooking and presentation.
  • Low and slow braising is key to achieving the melt-in-your-mouth texture. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice to soak up the delicious, flavorful braising liquid.

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