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Red-Braised Pork Belly
红烧肉

Red-Braised Pork Belly

"Perfectly layered blocks of pork belly slow-braised to a translucent, melt-in-the-mouth mahogany texture in a heavily reduced, sticky sweet sauce."

实用信息

Moderate

Vibe

Decadent, Rich, Heavy

Duration

1.5 hours

Best For

Celebratory dinners

背景故事

The definitive Shanghainese iteration of braised pork relies heavily on regional ingredients: Shaoxing rice wine, dark soy sauce, and massive amounts of rock sugar to create its legendary caramel sweetness.

当地秘密

"Must be eaten explicitly over a bowl of plain white rice to absorb the intense, viscous sauce. Book well in advance at Old Jesse Restaurant (Lao Jishi) on Tianping Road for the ultimate caramelized version."

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