Pork bellyLean and fatty, but some people can't tolerate any fat at all, finding it greasy.HoweverSteamingis different. Generally, even those who don't usually eat fatty meat cansteam meatand still enjoy it.There are several ways to steam meat, and the differences between them are significant. Let's take a look.

Powdered PorkHow to make it

IngredientsPreparation

200g pork belly, driedChili peppersto tasteDoubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste)Soy sauce1 tablespoon, powdered pork seasoning to tasteStar anisea pinch, 2 tablespoons of rice winePotatoes1, ½ tablespoon of old soy sauceBlack pepperto taste

Instructions

1. Wash and slice the pork belly, add rice wine, old soy sauce, and black pepper, and mix well before marinating for 2 hours.

2. Mix the marinated pork belly with the appropriate amount of powdered pork seasoning, add a little water to ensure the meat is evenly coated, and add dried chili peppers and star anise.

3. Cut potatoes into thick slices and place them on a layer of cloth at the bottom of the steamer.

4. Place the mixed pork belly on thepotato slicesand sprinkle the excess powder on the meat.

5. Cover the steamer and steam for about 1 hour.

How to make steamed pork with preserved vegetables

Ingredients

Pork bellyPreserved vegetables (pickled mustard greens)，Light soy sauceOld soy sauce, sugar,Cinnamon stickClove, scallionsGingerSalt, oil, white wine.

Instructions

1. After soaking the preserved vegetables overnight, wash off the dirt. Chop scallions, ginger, and slice the ginger.

2. Wash the pork belly and add scallions, ginger, cinnamon stick, clove, and white wine into apotand place it on astoveover medium heat.

3. After simmering for 20 minutes, add old soy sauce to color it.

4. Heat oil in a frying pan, place the pork belly skin-side down, and slowly fry until the skin is golden brown and the fat is rendered. Remove.

5. Use the rendered fat to quickly stir-fry the preserved vegetables, add a little of the cooking liquid, add a little light soy sauce,soy saucesugar, and salt, and simmer for 15 minutes.

6. Cut the cooked pork into slices and arrange the skin-side down in a bowl. Place the cooked preserved vegetables on top.

7. Place in a pressure cooker and steam for about 20 minutes. After cooking, drain the fat and invert onto a plate.

How to make steamed pork (Northeast style)

Ingredients

Pork belly, ginger (5 slices), star anise (2), scallions (3), light soy sauce to taste, salt to taste.

Instructions

1. Wash the scallions, ginger, and star anise, and add them to the pot with the pork belly. Cook for 30 minutes, then add a little salt and cook for another 10 minutes.

2. Remove the cooked pork belly and slice thinly, arranging it on a plate.

3. Drizzle with soy sauce on the plate, sprinkle with ginger slices, scallions, and scallion segments.

4. Steam on high heat for about 15 minutes.