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No need for complexity, with just two ingredients - pork belly and ginger, you can have a plate of irresistibly delicious steamed pork with ginger, rich in flavor that no one can resist.
Quite humble and budget-friendly yet bursting with flavor, pork belly is a common ingredient loved by many. Through various creative twists and turns by cooks, numerous exquisite pork belly dishes have been created, but when it comes to a dish that's both easy to make and irresistibly delicious, steamed pork with ginger is unbeatable. Let's showcase your cooking skills with PasGo!
Ingredients for Steamed Pork with Ginger:
(Serving for 4)
- Pork belly: 300g
- Fresh ginger: 1 medium-sized knob
- Vietnamese coriander: 1 bunch
- Chive blossoms: 2 sprigs
- Bird's eye chili: ½ fruit
- Seasonings: sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar
- White wine
How to Make Steamed Pork with Ginger:
Step 1:
- Rinse the pork belly with cold water, rub with a handful of coarse salt and 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice, then rinse again until clean.
- Peel and wash the ginger, then slice into matchsticks. Trim the roots and wilted leaves off the chive blossoms, then finely chop.
- Vietnamese coriander: Remove tough stems, wash thoroughly, and halve. Finely chop half and set aside in a separate bowl, leave the other half intact.
- Bird's eye chili: Wash and finely chop.
Step 2:
- Bring water to a boil, add ginger, 1 tablespoon of white wine, and 1 teaspoon of salt, stir well, then briefly blanch the pork.
- Take out the pork belly, place it in a bowl of ice water for about 3 minutes to cool slightly, then remove and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3:
- Transfer the pork belly to a large bowl, mix with 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of sugar, ½ teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, chopped chili peppers, and chopped scallions, then marinate for 20 minutes.
- Finally, steam the pork belly for 7 - 10 minutes until cooked through, then arrange on a serving plate, garnish with Vietnamese coriander, and serve with mint leaves...
Note:
- Ensure to thoroughly clean the pork belly and rub it well with salt and vinegar for a delicious, fragrant dish without bitterness.
- Blanching the pork belly in boiling water and then soaking it in cold water will make it crispy, tasty, and not tough.
- Use only the right amount of seasonings: fish sauce, salt, sugar, pepper, to preserve the natural sweetness of the pork belly; adding too much will diminish its natural flavor.
Steamed pork with ginger doesn't require fancy ingredients or complex cooking methods but still stands out on the table with its rich, naturally sweet flavor combined with a hint of spicy ginger aroma. It pairs perfectly with rice. Additionally, steamed pork with ginger is also a favorite snack among men. On weekends, take the opportunity to make this super easy dish for the guys, and you'll surely receive compliments. Wishing all the ladies success!
