Quick & Savory Pork Belly Rice Bowl
How to Make a Delicious Pork Belly Rice Bowl in Minutes
A simple and satisfying one-bowl meal featuring tender pork belly. Perfect for busy days when you crave a flavorful and hearty dish without the fuss. This recipe balances sweet and savory notes for an incredibly addictive taste.
Main Ingredients- Pork belly, 1 serving (approx. 150-200g)
- Onion, 1/2 medium
- Scallion (green onion), 1/4 stalk
Sweet & Savory Sauce- Soy sauce, 1 Tbsp (regular soy sauce recommended)
- Ginger powder, a pinch (or 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger)
- Sugar, 1 tsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup), 1/2 Tbsp (for gloss and sweetness)
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Cooking wine (e.g., mirin), 1 Tbsp
- Water, 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, 1 Tbsp (regular soy sauce recommended)
- Ginger powder, a pinch (or 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger)
- Sugar, 1 tsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup), 1/2 Tbsp (for gloss and sweetness)
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Cooking wine (e.g., mirin), 1 Tbsp
- Water, 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: 1 Tbsp soy sauce, a pinch of ginger powder, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide, a pinch of black pepper, 1 Tbsp cooking wine, and 1 Tbsp water. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved to create a delicious sweet and savory sauce.
Step 2
Thinly slice the onion into slivers. Cut the scallion into diagonal pieces. Having your vegetables prepped makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the pork belly and cook until it’s golden brown and nicely browned on both sides. The rendered pork fat adds wonderful flavor, so no need to add extra oil. For an extra crispy texture, cook it a little longer.
Step 4
Once the pork belly is browned, add the sliced onions and scallions to the pan. Stir-fry them with the pork until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5
Tilt the pan slightly and push the pork and vegetables to one side. Carefully use a paper towel to soak up any excess oil from the pan. This step helps reduce greasiness for a cleaner, more balanced flavor.
Step 6
Pour the prepared sweet and savory sauce into the emptied side of the pan, or over the pork and vegetables. Gently toss or stir to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the ingredients with a glossy sheen. Serve generously over a bowl of warm steamed rice. Your delicious pork belly rice bowl is ready to enjoy!
