Comments on: Chairman’s Red Braised Pork Belly

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:52:10 +0000

In reply to Pam. Good job Pam

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:00:30 +0000

I have used at least three Mao pork belly recipes before this one and all were good, but this one is the best so far. This is even though I overcooked it a little–first warning, do not forget about step 6, the pot on the stove! A couple of comments for anyone considering this. The recipe says to wash the pork rind after browning it in step 1, but I washed (and dried) the belly before browning it. The recipe says “add some clean water” in step 2, and since I used a carbon-steel skillet instead of a wok, I filled it only to the height of the cubes in the pan. Finally, be prepared for lots of sputtering and splattering! But don’t worry, it’s only the sound of good cooking.

By: Bill Rookes

Bill Rookes — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:24:42 +0000

In reply to Elaine Luo.

Recipe doesn’t mention some of the ingredients listed and when to add. I play it by ear and it worked quite well. Personally, I think 1.5 cups of water to make sugar water was too much and diluted colour. I’ll tweek next time.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:22:54 +0000

In reply to Eileen Ma. Eileen, To make braised pork belly, we need to keep the rind. Fried it firstly can help to keep the shape and make the rind more aromatic.

By: Eileen Ma

Eileen Ma — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:14:05 +0000

Hi Elaine – I’m excited to see this recipe and I’m looking forward to trying it!

I have a question, though. What is the pork rind that we are supposed to fry? Is that a separate item to purchase? Or is it trimmed from the pork belly?

Thank you!
Eileen

By: Dave Peel

Dave Peel — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 22:36:25 +0000

The six steps in the pictures don’t agree with the six steps in the printable recipe. The recipe doesn’t mention adding sugar and cassia. (Step 5 in the picture.) Star anise is two steps after garlic and ginger in pictures, but same step in printed recipe? Which should I do?

Thanks so much for your recipes, I really enjoy them!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:18:58 +0000

In reply to Jack. Jack, Since pork belly contains lots of oil, I usually serve this with some refreshing salad and vegetable soups. I highly recommend you try this bok choy and tofu soup and healthy vegetable stir fries or salads.

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:05:32 +0000

Hi Elaine, what do you recommend serving this dish with?

By: Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:23:24 +0000

In reply to Richard. Thank you, Richard.