Lu Rou Fan Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Preparing the Braised Pork Belly

   Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces. In a pot, heat a bit of oil and add the pork belly. Sear until browned. Add soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, star anise, and water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 1.5 hours until tender.

2. 2

   Cooking the Rice

   Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a rice cooker or pot, add 2 cups of rinsed jasmine rice and 2.5 cups of water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or simmer on low heat until all water is absorbed.

3. 3

   Soft-Boiling the Eggs

   In a pot, bring water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and boil for 6-7 minutes for a soft-boiled texture. After boiling, immediately place the eggs in cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cool, peel the eggs.

4. 4

   Serving

   In bowls, place a serving of jasmine rice. Top with braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, and a soft-boiled egg. Garnish with chopped green onions.