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Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots

Name: Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots
Prep time: 54 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 144 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500 Pork belly; 150 Dried bamboo shoots; 4 Ginger; 2 Scallions; 3 Garlic cloves; 2 Star anise; 1 Cinnamon stick; 2 Light soy sauce; 1 Dark soy sauce; 2 Shaoxing wine; 15 Rock sugar; to taste Salt; 1 Cooking oil; as needed Water

Other★★ Intermediate144min

Prep 54m ·
Cook 90m ·
4 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	Pork belly	500
	Dried bamboo shoots	150
	Ginger	4
	Scallions	2
	Garlic cloves	3
	Star anise	2
	Cinnamon stick	1
	Light soy sauce	2
	Dark soy sauce	1
	Shaoxing wine	2
	Rock sugar	15
	Salt	to taste
	Cooking oil	1
	Water	as needed

A delicious Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Braised Pork with Dried Bamboo Shoots step by step

Step 1 Detail

Soak the dried bamboo shoots in warm water for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully rehydrated. Drain and rinse thoroughly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2 Detail

Cut the pork belly into 3cm cubes. Blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to remove impurities, then drain and set aside.
Step 3 Detail

Heat oil in a wok or heavy pot over medium heat. Add the rock sugar and stir until it caramelizes into a deep amber color.
Step 4 Detail

Add the blanched pork belly pieces and stir-fry until evenly coated in the caramel and lightly browned on all sides.
Step 5 Detail

Add ginger slices, scallion segments, garlic, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 6 Detail

Pour in the Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Stir well to coat the pork evenly.
Step 7 Detail

Add enough hot water to just cover the pork. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 40 minutes.
Step 8 Detail

Add the prepared dried bamboo shoots, stir to combine, and continue braising for another 30 minutes until the pork is tender and the bamboo shoots have absorbed the flavors.
Step 9 Detail

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Increase heat to reduce the sauce until it thickens and coats the pork and bamboo shoots with a glossy glaze. Serve hot with steamed rice.