Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce Recipe
Braised Pork Belly in Soy Sauce (Tau Yew Bak) is such a comforting, flavorful dish. The tender pork belly simmers in a rich, savory soy sauce broth, giving it that deep, complex taste that makes it so addictive. This braised pork belly recipe is perfect for anyone craving a delicious, home-cooked meal packed with authentic flavors!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 head garlic lightly pounded with the back of a cleaver
- 1 lb (500g) pork belly cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon white peppercorn smashed and cracked
- 5 hard-boiled eggs
- 8 oz (230g) fried firm tofu bean curd
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce kecap manis
- 1-2 tablespoons dark soy sauce add more for your desired color
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat up a pot, preferably a big clay pot, with 4 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then add in the garlic, pork belly, and cracked peppercorns.
- Bring the pork belly to boil before adding the hard-boiled eggs, fried tofu, soy sauce, sweet soy sauce and dark soy sauce.
- Lower the heat to medium and braise the pork for 30 minutes or so until the pork belly is is cooked through and become tender. Add salt to taste. Continue to simmer on the lowest heat for another 15-20 minutes. Dish out and serve hot with steamed white rice.
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Notes
- I always make sure to pick pork belly with a good mix of fat and meat, aiming for about a 50/50 ratio. The fat should be evenly spread, so as it melts down while cooking, it gives the pork that tender, juicy texture we all crave.
- Don’t use pre-ground pepper for this dish—crack the white peppercorns yourself! This releases all those fragrant oils and gives the dish that lovely peppery kick. Plus, it helps cut down on any strong porky odors, which is a bonus!
- If you’ve got a clay pot, definitely use it! It helps distribute heat evenly, so the pork cooks up nice and tender. But if you don’t have one, don’t worry—a heavy-bottomed pot works just as well.
- Don’t skip the sweet soy sauce. It adds a rich depth of flavor and balances out the saltiness from the dark soy sauce. This is what gives the dish its signature richness!
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 314mg | Sodium: 1628mg | Fiber: 1g