KelpBraised Pork isZhejiang CuisineA famous dish in this style.The main cooking method is braising, usingIngredientsisPork Bellyand Kelp.The kelp absorbs the oil from the meat,Porkafter being smoked with kelpsteamedwith the aroma of the dish.Kelp-braised pork creates a beautiful combination of the flavors of kelp and pork, a perfect pairing.

A home-style recipe for Kelp-braised Pork

Ingredient preparation

Pork belly, kelp, cooking oil,Star aniseCinnamon, scallions,Ginger,Clean and dry the ingredients.Light soy sauceDark soy sauce.

Method steps

1, Wash and cut the pork belly into small pieces, add star anise, cinnamon, scallions and ginger for seasoning.

2, Rinse and soak the kelp, then drain the water.

3, Then put the rinsed kelp in a pressure cooker and add a small amount of light soy sauce.

4, Put the pork belly pieces in the pressure cooker and cook for 10 minutes with the kelp.

5, After the pressure cooker has cooled, put the ingredients in the pot and stir-fry.

6, Add dark soy sauce and water, stir-fry over high heat until the sauce thickens.Authentic Kelp-braised Pork RecipeIngredient preparation

Kelp, pork belly, dry

Chili peppers

Star anise, chopped scallions, ginger slices, rock sugar, rice wine,Soy sauceOld soy sauce, salt, chicken powder.Method steps1, Wash and cut the pork belly into small pieces.

Soak the kelp in hot water to soften, rinse and drain.

2, Put the pork belly pieces in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil over high heat, then cook for 5 minutes and remove.3, Heat up a wok, add cooking oil, and fry the star anise until fragrant.

Then add rock sugar and stir-fry until it melts into a light amber color.

4, Add the pork belly that has been cooked and drained, and stir-fry.After the pork is fully cooked and golden brown, add chili peppers, chopped scallions and ginger slices.

5, After the aroma is released, add the kelp and stir-fry, add rice wine and mix well, then add a small amount of dark soy sauce.6, Stir-fry until well combined, then add a small amount of hot water, cover the pot and simmer for 40 minutes.

7, Then, over high heat, reduce the sauce, then add a little salt and

Chicken powder

to season, and stir-fry.Kelp-braised pork eating instructionsNutritional value

1, Pork belly is rich in high-quality

protein

and providesbloodred pigment, and cysteine, which promotes iron absorption, can improve iron deficiency anemia.2, Pork belly is sweet and salty, with a neutral nature, enters the spleen, stomach and kidney meridians, and has the effects of nourishing blood, moistening and clearing the lungs.3, Kelp contains sulfur-containing

grape

sugar, protein and minerals, providing the body with necessary nutrients.4, Kelp-braised pork can also be used to relieve thirst, replenish deficiency, moisten and clear the lungs, moisten the skin, and promote bowel movements.How to select kelp

Kelp has

cabbage

dried, oil-dried,greendried varieties.Oily, yellow and black, with a strong aroma.Eating restrictions1, People with respiratory diseases should eat with caution.

2, Those with damp, cold and stagnant phlegm should not eat.

3, Obese people with high blood lipids should not eat too much.

Those with damp heat and phlegm obstructing the internal channels should avoid eating this.

Those who are obese or have high cholesterol should not eat too much.