Braised Pork Belly (角煮)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork belly
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup sake
• 1 cup mirin
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 inches ginger
• 2 stalks green onions
• 2 cups water
• 4 whole hard-boiled eggs
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the pork belly into 1.5-inch cubes and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large pot, combine 1 cup of soy sauce, 1 cup of sake, 1 cup of mirin, and 1 cup of sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Peel and slice the ginger into thin pieces. Add to the pot along with 2 cups of water.

4. 4

   Add the pork belly cubes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 2 hours, turning the pork belly occasionally to ensure even cooking.

6. 6

   After 2 hours, add the hard-boiled eggs to the pot and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly. The pork belly should be tender and flavorful.

8. 8

   Slice the green onions and sprinkle them on top of the braised pork belly before serving.

9. 9

   Serve the braised pork belly with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and enjoy with steamed rice.