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Boiled Pork Belly With Garlic Sauce Recipe

Thịt Luộc Chấm Tương Recipe (Boiled Pork Belly With Garlic Sauce)

Thịt luộc chấm tương is a yummy and easy recipe to make at home. The sauce has tons of flavor and pairs so well with the tender pork that you can't help but crave more!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese
Keyword: Boiled Pork Belly With Garlic Sauce, Thịt Luộc Chấm Tương
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1433kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Pot
  • Tongs

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1.1 pounds pork belly
  • Leek
  • A few ginger slices
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tablespoon white wine

For the sauce

  • 5.5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 0.35 ounces minced garlic
  • 5 teaspoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Chili pepper
  • Vietnamese scallion and oil garnish

For serving

  • 1.8 pounds vermicelli noodles
  • Herbs and vegetables: Vietnamese balm, beefsteak plant, peppermint, fish mint, cucumber.
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Instructions 

  • Wash the pork belly and vegetables. Then, drain and set them aside. Add a little salt to a pot of water, then blanch the pork for 30 seconds to 1 minute over medium heat.
    Wash Pork Belly And Vegetables
  • Dispose of the water that you used to blanch the pork and fill the pot with new water. Add the leek, onion, ginger, and white wine to the pot. Boil the water for 5 minutes to infuse it with herbs and spices.
    Add Leek Ginger And White Wine
  • Put the pork in the pot and boil it for 30 minutes.
    Put The Pork In The Pot
  • After cooking the pork, transfer it to an ice bath or cold water.
    Transfer Pork To Cold Water
  • Add the Vietnamese scallion and oil garnish to a saucepan. Stir in some minced garlic and fry them until fragrant. Pour in the soy sauce, sugar, chili pepper, and vinegar. Stir well until the sauce boils, then cut the heat.
    Pour In The Soy Sauce
  • Place the boiled pork belly on a chopping board and cut it into thin slices. Arrange the pork pieces on a plate.
    Cut The Boiled Pork Belly
  • Serve the boiled pork with a plate of vegetables and herbs and a bowl of dipping sauce on the side.
    Serve The Boiled Pork

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Notes

  • The total time is enough to make 4 servings.
  • Always blanch the pork before boiling it since this step gets rid of the odor and impurities.
  • You should cover the pot to ensure that the meat is cooked thoroughly.

Nutrition

Calories: 1433kcal | Carbohydrates: 178g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1797mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg