#dish #food #how to prepare food <br />Crispy Pork Belly Recipe <br />Ingredients: <br /><br /> 500g pork belly (or any pork cut with skin). <br /> 1 teaspoon coarse salt. <br /> 1 teaspoon baking powder (or vinegar/salted egg yolk). <br /> 1 teaspoon five-spice powder. <br /> 1 teaspoon sugar. <br /> 1 teaspoon black pepper. <br /> 1 teaspoon fish sauce. <br /> 1 liter cooking oil (if frying). <br /><br />Instructions: <br />Step 1: Prepare the pork <br /><br /> Wash the pork and pat it dry with a paper towel. <br /> Use a fork or sharp knife to poke small holes all over the skin. <br /> Flip the pork over and make a few cuts on the meat side to help it absorb the seasoning. <br /><br />Step 2: Marinate the pork <br /><br /> Mix five-spice powder, salt, sugar, pepper, and fish sauce and rub it onto the meat (avoid the skin). <br /> Apply a thin layer of baking powder or vinegar on the skin to help it crisp up. <br /> Let the pork dry in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight. <br /><br />Step 3: Cooking <br /><br />🔹 Oven-roasting method: <br /><br /> Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and place the pork on a wire rack. <br /> Roast for 40-50 minutes until the skin becomes crispy and puffed. <br /><br />🔹 Deep-frying method: <br /><br /> Heat oil in a pan and place the pork skin-side down first for about 10 minutes. <br /> Flip and continue frying until the meat is golden and crispy. <br /><br />Step 4: Serving <br /><br /> Remove the pork from the oil, let it cool, and chop into bite-sized pieces. <br /> Serve with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a side of fish sauce with garlic and chili.
