Beer-braised pork and lotus root braised pork are 2 braised dishes that are unique when you are tired of the usual braised pork. Let’s get into the kitchen to make this dish with the recipe that TasteVN brings to you!
1. Beer-braised pork
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Beer-braised pork Serves 2
Pork belly 400 gr (boneless) Beer 330 ml (4.5% alcohol) Dried spices 20 gr (cardamom/cinnamon/star anise/pepper/cloves/…) Cooking wine 1 tablespoon Ginger 1 piece (sliced) Dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon Fermented soybean sauce 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 3 tablespoons Garlic 3 cloves (minced) Shallots 1 piece (minced) Chili powder 1 teaspoon Vinegar 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/seasoning powder/sugar)
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How to Cook Beer-Braised Pork
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Prepare the Pork
Wash the pork belly thoroughly.
Boil a pot of water on the stove, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of alcohol, then drop the pork in to blanch for about 2 – 3 minutes, then take it out and soak it in cold water for about 2 – 3 minutes. After that, cut the pork into bite-sized pieces.
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Sear the Pork
Heat the pot, add the pork, garlic, and minced shallots, and sear until the pork is golden brown on the edges, being careful not to let it become too dark as it will not taste good when braised.
Tip: Searing the pork will help it firm up, making it less likely to break apart and absorb the seasonings better when braised. -
Meat Stew
The meat has been pan-seared until golden, add 330ml of beer (equivalent to 1 can of beer) along with the spice mixture: 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, a few slices of ginger, and dry spices placed in a filter bag, then stew for about 1 hour.
After that, remove the dry spice bag and continue stewing for another 15 minutes for the meat to absorb all the flavors. The dish is ready.
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Final Product
Beer stew is a unique meat dish that doesn’t feel greasy. The meat is rich in flavor, melting in your mouth, and tastes even better with rice, making it addictive.
2. Lotus Root Meat Stew
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
1 hour
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Braised Pork with Lotus Root Serves 2
Pork belly 400 gr Lotus root 200 gr Garlic 2 cloves White spring onion 10 gr (smashed) Black pepper 10 gr Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Oyster sauce 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons White sugar 3 tablespoons Salt a little
How to choose fresh and delicious lotus root
- Choose lotus roots that are medium-sized and short as they will be more ripe and flavorful.
- The surface of the lotus root should be plump, without any unusual bumps or dents.
- The skin of the lotus root should be yellow; avoid choosing lotus roots with white skin as they may have been chemically bleached.
- There should be no strange smell.
- The larger the air holes inside the lotus root, the more water it contains and the better the flavor.
How to prepare Braised Pork with Lotus Root
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Prepare the meat
When you buy pork belly, soak it in diluted salt water, then rinse it thoroughly with cold water and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare the lotus root
Peel the lotus root, then cut it into thick slices. After that, soak the lotus root in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, then take it out and rinse it with cold water.
Tip: Soaking the lotus root in salt water helps it retain its white color and prevents it from turning black. -
Marinate the meat
After cutting the meat, marinate it with the spices: 2 cloves of peeled garlic crushed, 10 grams of green onion, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, then mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
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Sauté the meat
Heat a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and 3 tablespoons of sugar to make a caramel. When the sugar dissolves and turns a reddish-brown color, add the marinated meat and stir-fry until it is cooked, then transfer it to a pot.
Tip: Sautéing the meat will help it become juicy, firm, and absorb the spices better. -
Braised meat
The sautéed meat is put into a pot, add the soaked lotus roots along with the spices: 10 grams of black pepper, 300 ml of water, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, mix well and simmer for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, the dish is ready.
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Final Product
This braised pork with lotus root dish is very fragrant. With fatty meat and creamy lotus root, it provides an interesting feeling for the eater. This dish goes great with rice and boiled vegetables. It’s definitely worth making.
How to Choose Good Pork
- Fresh pork will have a dry membrane on the outside, and the surface of the cut will feel firm without being sticky to the touch.
- The fresh meat should be pinkish-red and soft, while the fat should be opaque white.
- If you see the meat is dark red or has black spots, do not buy it as this may be pork raised with lean meat enhancers.
- Avoid purchasing meat that is pale green, darkened, or has red skin.
- Choose meat that feels elastic when pressed and has a distinctive fresh meat smell when sniffed.
How to Prepare Pork to Avoid Odor
- To completely eliminate the smell of pork, before preparing the dish, briefly dip the piece of meat in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then remove it and rinse with cold water.
- Another effective method is to add a little white wine to the boiling water for the pork. The wine can effectively eliminate the unpleasant odor.
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2 recipes for braised pork with beer and braised lotus root that are unique, helping you improve the quality of meals for family members. With a new cooking method that is very appealing, why hesitate to start making this dish? Wishing you success!
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