Estimated Nutrition

Per serving

Ingredients & Substitutes

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add 500 grams pork belly cubes and sear until lightly browned on all sides, then remove the pork and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pot, sauté 1 large chopped onion for 3 minutes until softened, then add 6 minced cloves garlic and 1 piece (2-inch) julienned ginger and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Return the seared pork belly to the pot, then add 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons cane vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, and 1 cup water or pork broth.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Pour in 800 ml full-fat coconut milk and add 2 large sliced ripe saba plantains, then gently stir to combine.

7. 7

   Continue to simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, or until the pork is very tender, the plantains are cooked through, and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.