My pork belly is never braised in the braised house, add 2 salted duck eggs, no water and no oil, and it will be snatched up instantly
Pork belly is one of the common ingredients in the kitchen, and the pork belly part is fat and thin, and the taste is delicious. In traditional cooking, pork belly is often served on the table in the form of braised or stewed. In my family, however, the way pork belly is cooked is unique, never indulging in tradition, but leading by innovation, making it a delicacy that will leave people with endless memories.
The most attractive thing about this unique way to make pork belly is its simplicity. No need for a tedious stew or complicated cooking skills, just a pot, pork belly, and two salted duck eggs. This kind of minimalist materials and steps can arouse the appetite of diners at the moment of cooking, and become the focus of the table.
First of all, buying fresh pork belly is the first step in making this dish. High-quality pork belly should have a clear texture, white and tender fat and ruddy lean meat intertwined, and the meat color is natural and delicious. When purchasing, I always try to choose organically farmed or naturally raised pork to ensure the quality and taste of the ingredients.
Then, the pork belly is also very easy to handle. Cut the pork belly into even small pieces, so you don't have to pay too much attention to the knife work, and the natural shape can better maintain the original flavor of the meat. Next, boil the two salted duck eggs and remove the shells for later use. The salted duck egg was chosen here because it has a strong salty flavor that complements the umami of the pork belly and together creates a unique texture and flavor.
The next step is the heart of the dish. Take a wide saucepan, without adding water or oil, and spread the pork belly evenly on the bottom of the pan. In the case of medium-low heat, use the stew method to let the pork belly release the delicious juice on its own, forming a golden crispy crust. The key to this step is patience and slowly frying until the surface of the pork belly takes on the perfect caramel color.
Next, cut the boiled salted duck eggs into small pieces and sprinkle evenly over the pork belly. The salty flavor of salted duck eggs and the mellow flavor of pork belly are combined at high temperatures to create an indescribable delicacy. At this point, the frying process has cooked the pork belly, and the addition of salted duck eggs adds more layers to the whole dish.
The last step is the moment it comes out of the pot. Stir the pork belly and salted duck eggs well enough to mix them well, and the meat will be crispy and salty when it comes out of the pan. At this time, the pork belly not only loses the tenderness of the meat, but also has a crispy taste on the outside and soft on the inside, and the salty aroma of salted duck eggs is simply mouth-watering.
The uniqueness of this pork belly cooking method is that it not only simplifies the cooking steps, but also makes the pork belly reach the ultimate crispy flavor through the mastery of the heat on the basis of maintaining the original flavor of the ingredients. Compared to the traditional braised pork belly, this method is lighter and not only retains the juicy and tender flavor of the pork belly, but also brings a unique caramel flavor.
In addition to being delicious, this pork belly dish also has a rich nutritional structure. The fat content of pork belly is high, but the unique cooking method allows some of the fat to be released, creating a crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside, reducing the greasy feeling. In addition, pork belly is rich in protein, vitamin B complex and other nutrients, which have a certain role in promoting the physiological function of the human body and the immune system.
Salted duck eggs add a lot of color to this dish. Salted duck eggs are rich in protein, fat, vitamins and other nutrients, and because they are salted, they have a more delicious taste. In this pork belly dish, salted duck eggs not only add a touch of salty flavor to the overall taste, but also provide rich nutrients for diners.
In addition, this pork belly dish has unique health advantages. Compared with the traditional braised pork belly, this method of making pork belly without adding water and oil reduces the intake of calories and fat, which is more in line with the needs of modern people for a healthy diet. Moreover, because no seasonings are used, the potential harm of food additives to the body is avoided, making the food more secure.
Overall, although the cooking method of this pork belly in my house is simple, it has a rich layer of taste and nutrition. Through the unique control of the heat, the pork belly inadvertently shows a crispy appearance and tender inner quality. The addition of salted duck eggs not only adds a lot of color to the whole dish, but also brings a salty and fragrant taste to diners. And all of this, on the premise of not losing the deliciousness, is injected with care for physical health.
In today's era of food diversity, chefs are looking for innovative cooking methods and clever use of ingredients. This pork belly dish is a whole new way to make it that I stumbled upon while exploring food. It not only gave me a taste of the joy of cooking, but also gave me a broader imagination of the possibilities of food. Perhaps, in everyone's kitchen, there is a unique flavor of their own, just waiting to be discovered.