How to make pork belly rice paper rolls for a deliciously different taste that everyone loves

How to make Pork Skin Rolls with Braised Meat

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  Prepare the pork

  After purchasing the pork skin, you should scrape off the hairs.

  To thoroughly remove dirt, soak the pork and pork skin in diluted salt for 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water 2 – 3 times and let it drain.

  

  
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  Marinate the pork

  After the pork has drained, marinate it with 3 crushed shallots, 3 crushed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then mix well and let the meat absorb the spices for about 15 – 20 minutes.

  

  

  
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  Caramelize the pork

  Heat a pan on the stove, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it, then add 1 clove of garlic and 1 crushed shallot to sauté until fragrant.

  Once the shallots and garlic are aromatic, add the marinated pork and quickly fry the pieces until they are firm.

  When the pork starts to firm up, add all the shallots, garlic, and remaining marinade from the bowl into the pan, then add 2 cups of fresh coconut water and bring to a boil,

  Next, reduce the heat and simmer the pork until the coconut water reduces, thickens, and the pork turns golden brown, then turn off the heat.

  Tip:

  • Quick frying helps the pork become greasy, firm, and absorb the seasoning better.
  • Caramelize the pork over low heat to enhance the flavor.

  

  

  

  
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  Slice the pork

  Let the caramelized pork cool for about 5 – 10 minutes, then use a knife to slice it thinly and continue to cut it into strips horizontally.

  Tip: Slice the caramelized pork very thinly for better rolls and taste absorption.

  

  

  
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  Boil and cut the pork skin

  Put a pot of water on the stove, add 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of white wine, and the prepared pork skin into the pot. Proceed to boil the pork skin for about 10 – 15 minutes until it is cooked evenly.

  After boiling, you should take the pork skin out and soak it in a bowl of cold water for about 10 – 15 minutes, then take it out to drain, and finally cut the pork skin into thin strips.

  Tip:

  • Adding salt, vinegar, and wine to the boiling water helps eliminate the fishy smell and makes the pork skin whiter after boiling.
  • After boiling, you should immediately soak it in a bowl of cold water to keep the skin crisp and prevent it from darkening.
  • Also, do not boil for too long as it will make the skin soft and less tasty.

  

  

  

  
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  Mixing the pork skin

  Add the shredded pork and pork skin into a bowl, then add 1 tablespoon of fried garlic, 1 tablespoon of roasted rice powder, and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then mix well.

  Tip:

  • You can buy ready-made roasted rice powder or make it at home by toasting rice until golden and then grinding it finely.
  • Adding cooking oil to the mixture helps prevent the pork skin from drying out.

  

  

  

  
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  Making the dipping sauce

  Add 2 cups of fish sauce, 1 cup of fresh coconut water, 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1/3 cup of sugar into a pot.

  Then turn on the stove and stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves. When the fish sauce mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 3 more minutes, then turn off the heat.

  Transfer the fish sauce to a bowl and let it cool completely. When serving, scoop some fish sauce into a small bowl, add minced garlic, minced chili, a bit of pickled radish, and carrot according to your preference, then stir well to enjoy.

  See more: How to make crispy and delicious sweet and sour pickled radish at home

  

  

  
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  Rolling the rice paper

  You take a bowl of water and dip the rice paper in for about 5 seconds until the rice paper is soft and pliable. Place the rice paper on a clean plate or cutting board.

  Add a suitable amount of mixed lettuce, Vietnamese mint, basil, and pork skin in the center of the rice paper.

  Next, fold the two ends of the rice paper and roll it up tightly.

  Tip:

  • You shouldn’t dip the rice paper too wet as it will make rolling difficult
  • You should choose the type of rice paper for rolling – dew-dried rice paper, which helps the rolls to be chewy and tastier.
  • You should roll it tightly so the filling doesn’t fall out.

  

  

  
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  Final product

  You cut the rice paper rolls into bite-sized pieces and enjoy. The rice paper is chewy, the vegetables are fresh, the pork skin is crispy and crunchy, dipped in the sweet and sour fish sauce, it is incredibly appetizing. This will be a dish that your whole family will rave about!