Posted on Thu, Dec. 13, 2007
3. Gently stir in the rock sugar and dark soy until sugar dissolves. Simmer until sauce is slightly thickened and shiny, about 5 minutes more. Serve in a decorative bowl or family style from the pot.
- From The Seventh Daughter by Cecilia Chiang (Ten Speed Press)
Pork belly (unsmoked bacon) is rich, so small portions are in order. Five pounds sounds like a lot, but it shrinks at least by half. It is even better made a day or two ahead. Any leftovers are wonderful diced and tossed into a stir-fry with green beans or fried rice.
Per serving (based on 6): 483 calories, 48 grams protein, 8 grams carbohydrates, 6 grams sugar, 20 grams fat, 166 milligrams cholesterol, 1,184 milligrams sodium, trace dietary fiber.
Contact food writer Marilynn Marter
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