Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/16 checked
2
servings
180 g

Pork belly

sliced

0.25 unit

Cabbage

roughly cut

0.5 unit

Japanese leek

sliced diagonally

4 unit

Green pepper

deseeded, bite-sized

1 clove

Garlic

chopped

1 unit

Ginger

chopped

1 tbsp

Cooking sake

1 tbsp

Tian mian jiang

1 tbsp

Oyster sauce

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 tsp

Sugar

1 unit

Chu-ka Aji stock paste

1 unit

Sesame oil

1 tsp

Cooking sake

1 tsp

Soy sauce

1 tbsp

Katakuriko

Step 1
~2 min

Slice the pork belly into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2
~2 min

Marinate the sliced pork belly for 15 minutes with cooking sake and soy sauce.

Step 3
~2 min

Combine Tian mian jiang, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and Chu-ka Aji stock paste.

Step 4
~2 min

Roughly cut the cabbage into pieces.

Step 5
~2 min

Deseed the green pepper and remove the stalk.

Step 6
~2 min

Cut the green pepper into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7
~2 min

Slice the Japanese leek diagonally into 3-cm pieces.

Step 8
~2 min

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan.

Step 9
~2 min

Add the pork belly to the hot pan and brown it.

Step 10
~2 min

Once browned, transfer the pork belly to a plate.

Step 11
~2 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the pan.

Step 12
~2 min

Add the chopped garlic and ginger to the pan and fry until fragrant.

Step 13
~2 min

Add the cabbage, green pepper, and leek to the pan.

Step 14
~2 min

Stir-fry the vegetables on high heat until slightly softened.

Step 15
~2 min

If the ingredients start to burn, add a splash of cooking sake.

Step 16
~2 min

Return the browned pork belly to the pan with the vegetables.

Step 17
~2 min

Add the combined flavoring ingredients (Tian mian jiang, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, Chu-ka Aji stock paste).

Step 18
~2 min

Stir-fry everything together over high heat until well coated with the sauce.

Step 19
~2 min

Turn off the heat.

Step 20
~2 min

Drizzle with sesame oil to finish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinating the pork longer will enhance the flavor.

Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.

Be careful not to overcook the vegetables.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The pork can be marinated ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium-High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice.

Serve with a side of stir-fried greens.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed rice
Stir-fried bok choy
Egg drop soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Taiwan

Cultural Significance

Represents family gatherings and shared meals.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year
Family Reunions

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Family Meal
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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