How to make flavorful and delicious braised pork with fermented soybeans, perfect for rice

How to Prepare Braised Pork with Fermented Soybeans

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  Prepare the Ingredients

  The meat you bought should be soaked in salt water, using your hands to rub all over the piece of meat to remove all the blood and dirt, helping to reduce the unpleasant smell of the meat.

  You should use a knife to scrape off the skin to remove the dirty membrane, then use lemon or vinegar to rub on the skin to help the pork skin become whiter and crispier when eaten. After that, rinse the meat with clean water.

  After washing, cut the meat into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Peel the garlic and shallots, crush them with a knife, and then chop them finely.

  Tip:

  • You should not cut the meat too thin or too small because it will easily break apart when braised and won’t taste good.
  • To eliminate the unpleasant smell and make the meat crispier when eaten, after cutting the meat, you should blanch it in boiling water for about 1 minute, then take it out and rinse it with cold water!

  

  
• 2

  Marinate the Meat

  Add to the bowl of meat in order: 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/4 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fermented soybeans, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1/2 chopped shallot, then mix well.

  Marinate for about 30 minutes for the meat to absorb the seasonings.

  Tip:

  • If you have time, you can place the meat in the refrigerator for 2 hours; this method helps the meat absorb the seasonings more evenly, making it tastier when eaten.
  • Depending on personal taste, everyone will have different seasoning methods; you can adjust the seasonings to suit your family’s taste!

  
• 3

  Braised meat

  You place a pot on the stove, turn on the low heat, and add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pot.

  Use chopsticks to stir well until the mixture turns brown, then add the remaining minced shallots and garlic to sauté for aroma.

  You place a pot on the stove, turn on the low heat, and add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pot.

  Use chopsticks to stir well until the mixture turns brown, then add the remaining minced shallots and garlic to sauté for aroma.

  When it is nearly cooked, add a few chili peppers to the pot, turn up the heat to let it boil vigorously, then turn off the heat and add a little ground pepper to enjoy the dish.

  Tip:

  • You should not let the mixture of sugar and cooking oil become too dark because it will taste bitter and have a burnt smell.
  • During the braising process, you should only keep the heat low because if the heat is too high, the sugar will burn and look unappetizing, resulting in a bitter taste.
  • During the braising process, you should frequently use chopsticks to stir the mixture, which will help the meat and spices blend together for better taste.

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The thickness of the braised meat sauce blends with the fragrant and fatty taste of fermented soybeans and the tenderness of the pork when served with white rice will give you a delicious, unique flavor that stimulates your appetite, making family meals even more enjoyable.