Missing the Hokkien dish of Hong Bak? Then you should get this recipe and try it because the meat will be simmered until soft and nice texture! Add in an egg too if you like it!
1. Heat cooking oil in a preheated wok to sauté garlic over medium heat. Add pork belly and five spice powder, stir-fry briskly until the colour of pork is changes. 镬里烧热食油,中火爆香蒜茸,加入五花肉和五香粉煸炒片刻至花肉转色。
2. Add star anise and light soy sauce, cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat. 加入八角和酱油,改用中火煮2-3分钟,熄火。
3. Transfer pork belly mixture into a pot, add water, bring to boil over high heat. Add the hard boiled eggs and "Jin Lan" sauce (or dark soy sauce), mix well, let it cook for 35 minutes over medium heat. 把花肉材料转移锅里,注入清水,大火煮沸。加入熟鸡蛋及油膏(黑酱油)拌匀 ,以中火煮35分钟。
4. Mix in crushed rock sugar, cover with lid, simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours until pork belly pieces are tender and the gravy is thick. Dish out, serve at once. 加入冰糖碎拌匀,盖上,改用小火焖1 1/2小时至花肉松软入味及收汁,即可上桌。