Tuesday, 8 May 2007

Mom's the Best!

It's only a few more days to Mother's Day and I thought of making one of mom's best recipes. It is simply easy and hassle free to make, plus, it is a great dish!

Now, a lot of people might think that it's going to be some sweet food, well sorry to disappoint anyone, it's a pork dish! Haha... Well, check out the recipe below, and make sure to try it, I guarantee it's going to be good, as agreed by many of my relatives who just love this dish of my mom.


Ingredients:

500g Pork Belly

50g Chinese Mushroom

6 piece of Lump Sugar

4 cloves of Garlic

1 tbsp of Brown sugar

1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce

2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce

1 tbsp Oyster Sauce

Water

Method:

1. Soak the Chinese Mushroom for 4 to 6 hours so that it is really tender. Otherwise, soak in hot water for at least 30 minutes. Slice and leave aside.

2. Cut the Pork Belly into approximately 1cm cubes.

3. Heat up a pot, put in the sliced mushroom and lightly fry over low heat for a couple of minutes. Add in the sugar and vegetable oil, continue to saute for a couple more minutes.

4. Add in the Pork, followed by Dark Soy Sauce, Light Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce and enough water to cover the meat. Close the pot with lid and bring to boil over high heat.

5. Turn to low heat after boiling for about 5 minutes, braise for at least 30 minutes. In between that, constantly check the water level in the pot, make sure it does not dry off.

6. Make sure there is enough sauce left right before serving, add some water if there is not enough, and braise for 1 or 2 more minutes if you do so. Done! Best served with white rice or noodle. Enjoy!

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