How To Make Braised Pork Belly with Thai Basil & Tofu
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork belly, sliced
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 block tofu, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots, and red chilies, and sauté until fragrant.
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Add pork belly slices to the pot and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
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Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
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Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let the pork belly braise for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until tender and the flavors have melded together.
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In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the cubed tofu and Thai basil leaves to the pot. Stir gently to incorporate.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the braised pork belly with Thai basil and tofu over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Calories : 485kcal
- Total Fat : 36g
- Saturated Fat : 11g
- Cholesterol : 70mg
- Sodium : 1050mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 12g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 27g
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