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Recipe Introduction: This dish features tender, flavorful pieces of braised pork belly in a savory sauce. The pork belly soaks up all the rich, aromatic flavors from the sauce, creating a delicious and comforting meal. Perfect for a hearty dinner, this recipe is a must-try for pork lovers.

Ingredients:

500g pork belly, cut into chunks

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon rice wine or Shaoxing wine

3-4 slices ginger

2 cloves garlic, smashed

1 star anise (optional)

1/2 cup water or chicken broth

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Chopped spring onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Heat the vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.

Add the pork belly chunks to the pot, and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and rice wine. Stir well to coat the pork evenly.

Add the water or chicken broth and star anise (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil.

Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let the pork simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Stir in the sesame oil and let it cook for another 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped spring onions if desired and serve with steamed rice or your favorite side dishes.

Enjoy your delicious braised pork belly!