Indonesian Braised Pork Belly and Shiitake Mushrooms

Submitted By:
CreativeCooks


No. of Servings:
4 Preparation time:
10min(s) Course:
Main Cooking time:
1hr(s) 45min(s) Cooking Instructions:
Place the sugar in a large saucepan and cook over a moderate heat until the sugar starts to caramelize, stir occasionally to prevent any burning. Once the sugar starts to melt, stop stirring and leave to cook to a dark caramel colour.

Add the pork belly and Massaman paste to the saucepan and stir together. Cook until the pork is nicely browned and the caramel has melted into the pork.

Add the water, star anise, toasted sesame oil, soy and shaoxing vinegar and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat, cover and simmer for approx 1 hour or until the pork starts to becomes tender.

Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, there should be lots of simmering juices. If not, add some extra hot water.

Cook for another 30mins on low. Taste for seasoning, add the salt if needed and serve immediately with the spring onion scattered over the top.

This dish goes very well with plain mashed potato or steamed rice.