Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice (Lu Rou Fan)

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Simmer pork belly

   Place pork belly pieces in a pot with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender.

   Note

   The pork should become very tender and the sauce should reduce and become glossy.

   Pork bellySoy sauceSugar
2. 02
   Step 2Toss with rice

   Add steamed rice to the braised pork and toss together, mixing the rice with the braising sauce until well combined.

   Pork bellyRice
3. 03
   Step 3Add aromatics

   Add chopped garlic, diced onion, and black pepper to the rice and pork mixture. Stir to combine.

   GarlicOnionBlack pepper
4. 04
   Step 4Top with egg

   Top the braised pork rice with a soft-boiled or jammy egg.

   Note

   For jammy eggs, boil for 6-7 minutes, then transfer to ice water before peeling.

   Egg