Revealing the art of cooking a simple yet delicious quail egg and pork belly stew

Quail egg and pork belly stew is a familiar dish in every family meal. Each piece of pork belly and flavorful quail egg tantalizes the taste buds, captivating anyone savoring this dish. 

Unveiling the secrets of crafting a delectable quail egg and pork belly stew

Ingredients:

– Lean pork: 400g

– Quail eggs: 15 – 20 eggs

– Seasonings: Salt, sugar, fish sauce, cooking oil, dried shallots, black pepper, chili (powder or fresh)…

Method: 

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

– Eliminate the meat odor by soaking it in salted water for about 10 minutes, then rinse and cut into bite-sized squares. Marinate the meat with minced garlic, purple onions, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, a pinch of salt, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper for about 10 minutes to absorb the seasonings.

– While waiting for the meat to marinate, clean the quail eggs and boil until cooked. Place them in cold water for easy peeling.

– Prepare the caramelized sauce: Heat a tablespoon of water with two tablespoons of sugar until the mixture turns golden brown. Add dried shallots, sauté until fragrant, then transfer to a bowl.

Step 2: Cooking the quail egg and pork belly stew

– Place the pot on the stove, add the meat, stir evenly for about 3 minutes, then add the caramelized sauce higher than the meat level and bring to a boil over high heat. Let the meat simmer until it turns golden brown, rich, and flavorful.

– While the meat is simmering, skim off any impurities, adjust the heat to simmer gently, add the quail eggs, season to taste, and simmer on low heat until the quail eggs and meat absorb the flavors. If you prefer it spicy, you can add chili powder or fresh chili. Simmer the stew over low heat until tender, with a rich and thick sauce at the bottom of the pot.

– Turn off the heat, sprinkle a little black pepper and chopped green onions on the surface of the meat, then transfer to a plate. That's it, you've completed the dish of quail egg and pork belly stew.

The quail egg and pork belly stew dish is not overly complicated to prepare but is incredibly delicious. The evenly golden meat, tender and fragrant, with rich and savory spices, pairs well with steamed rice, pickled mustard greens, or a plate of fresh vegetables.

Source: Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour