Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot

Other★ Easy96min

Prep 36m ·
Cook 60m ·
2 Servings

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IngredientsWhat you'll need for Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot

Ingredient Amount Notes
pork belly 300g
soft tofu 1
scallions as needed
garlic cloves 3
ginger as needed
cola 100ml
oyster sauce as needed
light soy sauce as needed
salt as needed

A delicious Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot step by step

  1. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 1 Detail

    Place the sliced pork belly into a hot wok.

  2. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 2 Detail

    Slowly render the fat over medium-low heat.

  3. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 3 Detail

    Continue cooking until the pork is lightly browned and slightly crispy.

  4. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 4 Detail

    Add dark soy sauce to coat and color the pork.

  5. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 5 Detail

    Pour in cooking wine to deglaze and season.

  6. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 6 Detail

    Add 100ml cola (you can substitute with rock sugar or white sugar).

  7. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 7 Detail

    Add the soft tofu pieces.

  8. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 8 Detail

    Toss in the scallion segments and bring to a boil.

  9. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 9 Detail

    Transfer to a clay pot and simmer over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, until the pork is tender and the tofu has absorbed the flavors.

  10. Braised Pork Belly and Tofu Clay Pot
    Step 10 Detail

    In the last 5 minutes, increase the heat to reduce the sauce. Optionally add chicken bouillon before serving. (I also added a spoonful of cashew and chili sauce at the end — skip if you don’t like spice.)

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