A hearty Chinese comfort dish featuring tender, savory pork belly paired with tangy pickled radish. The pork is slowly braised until melt-in-your-mouth tender, absorbing the sour and savory notes of the radish.
This classic home-style Chinese dish balances rich pork with the bright, pickled flavor of radish. The slow cooking process transforms tough pork belly into something incredibly tender.
Cut the pork belly into uniform 1-inch cubes. Rinse the pickled radish and roughly chop if desired. Mince the garlic and slice the ginger.
Heat oil in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the pickled radish and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
Return the pork to the pan. Add soy sauce, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes until the pork is fork-tender.
Taste and adjust with salt and chicken powder if using. The sauce should be thick and glossy. Serve hot over steamed rice.
A comforting homestyle Chinese dish where tender pork ribs are slow-braised with potatoes and hard-boiled eggs in a rich soy-based sauce. The ribs become fall-off-the-bone tender while absorbing the sweet and savory flavors of the braising liquid.
