Cookbook: Shanghai-style Soy Braised Pork

Shanghai Style Soy Braised Pork

A dish of the most indulgent kind popularised in Shanghai - this generous serving of pork belly is slow braised in red soy sauce to create an explosion of flavour as it enters your mouth and a smooth exit as the meat melts on your tongue.

Restaurant Partner: Taste of Shanghai

Servings: 1 Serving size: 350g

Preparation

Step 1

Put stove on medium heat. Lightly oil the pan such that the bottom of the pan is covered with a thin layer of oil.

Step 2

Ensure to defrost for at least 2 hours before cooking for optimal taste. Peel open packet, or open carefully with scissors.

Step 3

Carefully empty contents of the package into the pan after allowing the pan to heat for a minute.

Step 4

Break up the contents in the pan to ensure meat is evenly cooked.

Step 5

Ensure each piece of pork is separated like so.

Step 6

Put the lid onto the pan, and leave to cook on medium heat for 2 minutes. Take off lid briefly and stir cook meat evenly. Replace lid and leave for another 3 minutes.

Step 7

Take off lid and stir gently until sauce is thickened.

Step 8

Move the contents carefully onto a plate, and drizzle remaining sauce evenly over the meat.