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Recipe
Taiwanese-style Braised Beans with Pork Belly
Savory Pork Belly and Beans Taiwanese Delight
4.7 out of 5
This Taiwanese-style Braised Beans with Pork Belly recipe is a delightful fusion of Spanish and Taiwanese cuisines. It combines the rich flavors of tender pork belly and creamy beans, infused with aromatic spices and herbs, resulting in a comforting and satisfying dish.
Metadata
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
2 hours
Total time
2 hours and 20 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Medium
Suitable for
Omnivore, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free, Low-carb
Allergens
Soy
Not suitable for
Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Halal
Ingredients
In this Taiwanese adaptation, we incorporate Taiwanese spices and flavors to give the dish a distinct twist. The original Spanish dish uses chorizo for its smoky flavor, but we replace it with Taiwanese spices such as ginger and garlic to add a fragrant and aromatic element. Additionally, we use a combination of local beans commonly found in Taiwanese cuisine, such as mung beans and black beans, to provide a unique texture and taste. We alse have the original recipe for Pochas a la riojana, so you can check it out.
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500g (1.1 lb) pork belly, sliced 500g (1.1 lb) pork belly, sliced
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 thumb-sized ginger, grated 1 thumb-sized ginger, grated
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2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice wine 1 tablespoon rice wine
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2 cups (470ml) chicken broth 2 cups (470ml) chicken broth
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2 cups (470ml) water 2 cups (470ml) water
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1 teaspoon five-spice powder 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
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1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
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1 cup mung beans, soaked overnight 1 cup mung beans, soaked overnight
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1 cup black beans, soaked overnight 1 cup black beans, soaked overnight
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2 green onions, chopped (for garnish) 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
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Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Nutrition
- Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1884 KJ
- Fat (total, saturated): 30g, 10g
- Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Salt: 2g
Preparation
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1.Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the pork belly slices and cook until browned and crispy. Remove the pork belly from the pot and set aside.
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2.In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
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3.Return the pork belly to the pot and add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rice wine. Stir well to coat the pork belly with the sauces.
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4.Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add the five-spice powder, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
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5.Drain and rinse the soaked mung beans and black beans. Add them to the pot and stir.
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6.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the pork belly is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
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7.Serve the Taiwanese-style Braised Beans with Pork Belly hot, garnished with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Pork belly — Slicing the pork belly into thin strips will help it cook more evenly and absorb the flavors of the dish better.
- Mung beans and black beans — Soaking the beans overnight will reduce the cooking time and ensure they become tender during the braising process.
Tips & Tricks
- For an extra kick of flavor, add a teaspoon of chili paste or chili oil to the braising liquid.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can remove some of the beans and pork belly from the pot, blend them until smooth, and then return them to the pot.
- Serve this dish with steamed rice or mantou (steamed buns) to soak up the delicious sauce.
Serving advice
This Taiwanese-style Braised Beans with Pork Belly is best served hot. It can be enjoyed as a main dish accompanied by steamed rice or as part of a family-style meal with other Taiwanese dishes.
Presentation advice
Garnish the dish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions and fresh cilantro to add a pop of color and freshness. Serve it in a large bowl or individual bowls to showcase the beautiful combination of pork belly and beans.
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