Crispy Pork with Chili Paste
Tender pork belly crisped in a one-pan skillet with aromatic chili paste, turmeric, and lime—the TikTok-friendly shortcut to babi guling that skips the slow roast. Served with rice and a bright squeeze of citrus.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb pork belly, skin-on
- 3 tbsp red chili paste (sambal or harissa)
- ¾ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 whole lime
- 2 whole shallots, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut pork belly into 2-inch chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add pork skin-side down.
- 3
Sear pork 5 minutes without moving until skin blisters and crisps. Flip; cook 4 minutes more.
- 4
Stir in chili paste, turmeric, shallots, and ginger. Toss to coat. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Squeeze lime juice over top. Taste and adjust salt. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or large sauté pan
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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