Boiled Pork Belly
Tender boiled pork belly slices served with a simple soy dipping sauce, topped with green onions and chili flakes. A classic, comforting dish that's easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork belly
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 6 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the 1.5 lb pork belly in a pot with 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low and simmer until the meat is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pork belly from the pot and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. Reserve 2 tbsp of the cooking liquid.
- 3
While the pork rests, thinly slice the 2 green onions, separating the white and green parts.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp reserved cooking liquid, the white parts of the green onions, and 1 tsp red chili flakes. Stir to combine.
- 5
Slice the rested pork belly into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange on a serving plate.
- 6
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the sliced pork, then sprinkle with the green onion greens. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Small bowl
- Serving plate
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