Pork Belly Braised Radish (Perfect for Mixing with Sauce for Two Bowls of Rice ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹)

Pork Belly Braised Radish (Perfect for Mixing with Sauce for Two Bowls of Rice ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜‹)
As the saying goes, 'eat radishes in winter and ginger in summer, and you won't need a doctor's prescription.' Radish is a common food enjoyed by many, and from November onward, it's the perfect time to enjoy white radish. Historically, there's a saying that 'winter radish is like ginseng,' suggesting that consuming white radish in winter is beneficial for health. White radish helps to clear heat, promote digestion, and is rich in dietary fiber. In summary, radishes are excellent food. Additionally, a fish head hot pot with radish is a must-have during winter! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š White radish can counteract certain medications, so those on medication should avoid consuming it.

Materials

Pork Belly 100g
White Radish 1 piece
Cooking Wine 1 tablespoon
Ginger 1 slice
Green Onion 1 small section
Light Soy Sauce 2 tablespoons
Dark Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon
Star Anise 1 piece
Oyster Sauce 1 tablespoon
Thirteen Spices to taste
White Pepper to taste
Salt a pinch
Sugar a pinch

How To Make

  1. Peel the white radish and cut it into chunks.

    Peel the white radish and cut it into chunks.
  2. Bring water to a boil, add a few drops of white vinegar and a pinch of salt, then add the radish and blanch for two minutes. Remove and rinse in cold water, then drain.

    Bring water to a boil, add a few drops of white vinegar and a pinch of salt, then add the radish and blanch for two minutes. Remove and rinse in cold water, then drain.
  3. Prepare the ingredients.

    Prepare the ingredients.
  4. Add a little meat, then add pork belly and sauté over low heat to release the fat.

    Add a little meat, then add pork belly and sauté over low heat to release the fat.
  5. If there is too much oil, you can remove some.

    If there is too much oil, you can remove some.
  6. Add the remaining ingredients and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant.

    Add the remaining ingredients and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant.
  7. Add a spoonful of cooking wine (keep stirring over low heat).

    Add a spoonful of cooking wine (keep stirring over low heat).
  8. Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce (continue on low heat).

    Add light soy sauce and dark soy sauce (continue on low heat).
  9. Pour in boiling water and bring to a high boil.

    Pour in boiling water and bring to a high boil.
  10. Cover the pot and simmer on low to medium heat for five minutes.

    Cover the pot and simmer on low to medium heat for five minutes.
  11. Add the white radish.

    Add the white radish.
  12. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for five minutes. โ€ผ๏ธ Do not cover the pot.

    Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for five minutes. โ€ผ๏ธ Do not cover the pot.
  13. After five minutes, cover the pot and simmer on low to medium heat for about 20 minutes (you can check if the radish is tender; if not, continue simmering).

    After five minutes, cover the pot and simmer on low to medium heat for about 20 minutes (you can check if the radish is tender; if not, continue simmering).
  14. Add oyster sauce.

    Add oyster sauce.
  15. Add a little vinegar.

    Add a little vinegar.
  16. Add a pinch of thirteen spices.

    Add a pinch of thirteen spices.
  17. Add white pepper.

    Add white pepper.
  18. Add a little sugar to enhance flavor and a pinch of salt (taste beforehand).

    Add a little sugar to enhance flavor and a pinch of salt (taste beforehand).
  19. Increase heat to reduce the sauce, but do not let it dry out completely; leave some sauce to mix with rice, ensuring you will want to have two bowls of rice! ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ˜‡

    Increase heat to reduce the sauce, but do not let it dry out completely; leave some sauce to mix with rice, ensuring you will want to have two bowls of rice! ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿ˜‡
  20. Serve hot.

    Serve hot.
  21. Sweet and tender radish paired with the aroma of pork belly. ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ

    Sweet and tender radish paired with the aroma of pork belly. ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ