Main ingredients 🥩
porkoyster saucesoy sauceoligo syrupbaby bok choy
Seungwoo Dad's Simple Dongpo Pork
A party dish made by pan-frying pre-cooked pork belly until crispy, then braising it in a sweet and savory soy sauce glaze.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those who want to enjoy a simple yet upscale Chinese-style dish at home.
- ⭐ Those who love the sweet and savory appeal of tender pork with a crispy exterior.
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- Half a piece of boiled pork belly (suyuk)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- Adequate amount braising soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
- Adequate amount oligo syrup
- 2-3 baby bok choy
Recipe 🍳
- Score the fat and skin of the boiled pork belly at close intervals. [00:02:26]
- Place the pork belly skin-side down in a preheated pan without oil and start searing. [00:02:35]
- Using the rendered fat, sear all sides of the pork evenly until golden brown and crispy. [00:02:40]
- In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, braising soy sauce, and oligo syrup. Taste and adjust saltiness and sweetness. If too salty, dilute with a little water. [00:03:17]
- Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the seared pork and braise over medium-low heat. [00:03:58]
- Flip the pork occasionally to ensure even coating, and braise until the sauce becomes sticky and glossy. [00:04:32]
- Arrange halved baby bok choy on a plate, place the braised pork on top, and drizzle with remaining sauce. [00:05:03]
- Score the skin of boiled pork belly, then sear all sides in a pan until golden and crispy.
- Mix oyster sauce, braising soy sauce, and oligo syrup to season, then pour into the pan.
- Braise over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, then serve with baby bok choy.
Cooking tips 💡
- Do not braise over high heat; the sauce will burn before it penetrates the meat. Always use low or medium-low heat. [00:04:12]
- If the sauce is too salty, don't reduce the soy sauce; instead, add a little water to adjust both volume and seasoning. This makes cooking easier. [00:03:50]