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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Fermented black beans, originating from China, are one of the unique ingredients that add a distinctive richness to the dish. Today, let’s cook with TasteVN and discover how to make braised pork with fermented black beans, a braised dish that is rich in flavor and will be a highlight in family meals!
Ingredients for Braised Pork with Fermented Black Beans Serves 4
Pork belly 300 gr Soy sauce 5 tablespoons Fermented black beans 2 tablespoons Chicken broth 500 ml Fresh chili 1 piece Salt a pinch
How to Choose Fresh and Good Pork
- Pork that has been treated with chemicals will have an attractive color, but it will be dry, the meat fibers are firm, not sticky to the touch, and when cut, the inside is mushy and has an odor. Pressing your finger into it will leave an indentation without elasticity; you should absolutely not buy this.
- Do not buy pork with a layer of fat close to the skin that is bright red, as it has been injected with a growth stimulant.
- Good pork should be dry, not slimy, with normal smell and color.
- You should buy pieces of meat that are firm, with high elasticity. When you press your finger into the meat, it will create an indentation but will not leave a mark when you lift your finger, and the meat fibers should be even.
See details: How to choose fresh and good pork
Where to buy xì sauce and chicken broth
- Xì sauce can be found in Chinese supermarkets, in the Chinatown area, grocery stores, or on e-commerce websites at reasonable prices.
- You can also find canned chicken broth in supermarkets and on e-commerce sites. Additionally, to ensure quality, you should try making it at home using a recipe from TasteVN.
See details: How to cook clear, quality chicken broth at home
How to prepare Braised pork with xì sauce
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Prepare the pork
After buying the pork, to eliminate the unpleasant smell, you should blanch it in a pot of boiling water for 3 minutes with 1 teaspoon of salt.
Once the meat is firm, turn off the heat, remove the meat, rinse it briefly with cold water, drain, and then slice the meat into thin pieces, spreading them evenly in the pot.
How to eliminate the unpleasant smell of pork:
- Blanch the pork in boiling water to remove the meat smell.
- Use 3 – 4 shallots, peeled and smashed, drop them into the water, add the pork, and boil for about 3 minutes; the shallots will help eliminate the smell very effectively.
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Marinate the pork
Marinate the pork with 5 tablespoons of soy sauce, evenly pouring it over the meat to soak in. Add 2 tablespoons of fermented black bean sauce spread evenly on top of the meat and place half of a fresh chili pepper on top.
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Cook the dish
Add the marinated pork into a pot with 500ml of chicken broth, place it on the stove, turn the heat up high until it boils, then lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. When you see that the broth has reduced and the pork has evenly absorbed the color, turn off the heat, plate it, and get ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
Stewed pork with soy sauce is a rich, delicious dish served at the dining table still steaming. The aroma of the dish spreads throughout the kitchen, drawing every family member to the dining table to enjoy a family meal together.
The meat is stewed to absorb the spices, tender and juicy, served with hot, sticky white rice, topped with a spoonful of thick, flavorful stewed meat sauce that is incredibly appetizing.
This is a simple yet attractive dish, easy to make, suitable for family meals in every home.
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The above is a guide on how to make stewed pork with soy sauce that is flavorful, delicious, and very simple to make, which anyone can do. Wishing you success with this recipe!
*Images and recipe reference from the YouTube channel Hip Channel.
