Lu Rou Fan | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

For the Braised Pork:
1 lb (450 g) ground pork or finely chopped pork belly
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine or Shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 star anise
2 cups water or chicken broth
4-5 hard-boiled eggs, peeled (optional)
Cooked white rice, for serving
For Garnish:
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Pickled mustard greens (optional)
Sliced green onions (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Pork

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add the ground pork or chopped pork belly and cook until browned and crispy. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks.

Sauté the Aromatics

Add the finely chopped onion to the pot and sauté until it becomes translucent.

Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the Seasonings

Stir in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and five-spice powder.

Add the star anise and mix well.

Simmer the Pork

Pour in the water or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If using, add the hard-boiled eggs to the pot during the last 30 minutes of simmering to let them absorb the flavors.

Adjust Seasoning and Serve

Taste the braised pork and adjust the seasoning if needed.