A delicious Mushroom Braised Pork Rice (Lu Rou Fan) recipe.
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| Ingredient | Amount | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork Belly | 300g | ||
| Dried Shiitake Mushrooms | a handful (soak and reserve the liquid) | ||
| Onion | 1 | ||
| Star Anise | 2 | ||
| Cinnamon Stick | a small piece | ||
| Eggs | 1 per person | ||
| Rock Sugar | to taste | ||
| Light Soy Sauce | 3 tbsp | ||
| Cooking Wine | 1 tbsp | ||
| Oyster Sauce | 1 tbsp | ||
| Dark Soy Sauce | 2 tbsp |
A delicious Mushroom Braised Pork Rice (Lu Rou Fan) recipe.

Blanch the pork belly and cut into small cubes. Dice the onion. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms until softened, then dice them (reserve the soaking liquid). Deep-fry the onion dice until golden brown and crispy, then remove and set aside. Stir-fry the pork belly cubes until the surface is lightly browned.

Add star anise, cinnamon stick, 3 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 2 tbsp dark soy sauce. Add the diced shiitake mushrooms and a handful of rock sugar. Pour in the reserved mushroom soaking liquid and the crispy fried onions. Add 2 bowls of water to cover the meat. Add a few hard-boiled eggs. Simmer over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

Tip: Cook the rice a bit softer than usual. When mixed with the rich braising sauce, it becomes wonderfully sticky and absolutely delicious!