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Steamed Pork Belly with Salted Radish

This is a Steamed Pork Belly with Salted Radish recipe that's ideal for weeknights. You'll only need one dish for it to be cooked perfectly!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Cantonese, Chinese
Servings: 6
Calories: 609kcal
Author: Jeannette

Equipment

  • Steamer

Ingredients

  • 500 g / 1.1 lb pork belly
  • 180 g / 0.4 lb salted radish (we get it from Asian supermarkets)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

  • Wash the radish in water 2-3 times, then drain and squeeze any excess liquid out.
  • Slice the vegetable roughly into 5mm (0.2") thick strips.
  • Dice the meat into 1cm x 2 cm (0.4" x 0.8") pieces.
    Note: Try to make sure each piece has a layer of skin, fat and meat.
  • Put the pork belly in a steam-safe dish and mix in the garlic, light soy sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, oil and sesame oil.
  • Mix in the salted daikon until coated in sauce.
  • Set up the steamer on high heat and when it boils, place the dish in the center to steam for 1 hour.
  • Serve hot immediately!

Notes

  • Wash and soak the salted radish thoroughly. While the earthy and savory flavors add depth to this dish, they can be overly salty if not prepared well.
  • Cut the meat into smaller pieces. Smaller chunks means the heat will cook everything thoroughly for a softer mouth-feel experience.
  • Use a thin (preferably metal) dish. The high temperature from the steaming will transfer to the ingredients faster, meaning they'll cook sooner.
  • We used packaged salted radish from our local Asian supermarket for this recipe rather than the ones in the ceramic pot because they're less salty and easier to prepare. If that's not available, using the potted ones will work just as well, but will need to be soaked and washed more times.

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1196mg | Potassium: 170mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg