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Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly (Soy-Free) — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly (Soy-Free)

A rich and savory Taiwanese braised pork belly recipe that avoids soy while maintaining the classic flavors. Coconut aminos provide the umami depth that is traditionally achieved with soy sauce, resulting in a safe and delicious dish for those with soy allergies.

15m prep + 120m cook4 servingsSafety: 98/100
SOY-free
750 cal|35g protein|25g carbs|55g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Pork belly
  • 2 tbsp Rock sugar
  • 1/2 cup Rice wine
  • 1/2 cup Coconut aminos
  • 4 slices Ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 3 whole Star anise
  • 1 small Cinnamon stick
  • 4 cups Water

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the pork belly into 1.5 inch cubes.
  2. 2Blanch the pork belly in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  3. 3Heat a wok or pot over medium heat. Add rock sugar and melt until caramelized.
  4. 4Add the pork belly and stir-fry until coated with the caramelized sugar.
  5. 5Pour in rice wine and coconut aminos. Add ginger, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick.
  6. 6Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until the pork belly is very tender.
  7. 7Serve hot with rice.

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