Pork Belly with Sesame Seeds — Credit: Flavur / OpenAI

Ingredients

Preparation

1. Dry-grill the sesame seeds over low heat. Grind them in a blender. Set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a pan and brown the pork pieces over high heat.

3. Remove all the fat from the pan. Add half of the sesame seeds, onions, ginger, garlic, sugar, rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil, and water.

4. Cover and simmer for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Dilute the cornstarch in a little cold water.

5. Stir it in and simmer until thickened.

6. Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds over the meat.

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Pork Belly with Sesame Seeds

Name: Pork Belly with Sesame Seeds
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asia
Ingredients: 15 ml of sesame seeds; 30 ml of oil; 1 kg of pork belly; 2 new onions, finely chopped; 2 pieces of fresh ginger, grated; 3 cloves of garlic, crushed; 30 g of sugar; 30 ml of rice wine; 50 ml of soy sauce; 30 ml of sesame oil; 350 ml of water; 30 g of cornstarch

Preparation: 30 min

Cooking: 50 min

Servings: 4

Pork belly with sesame seeds is a delicious and comforting dish, perfect for a family meal. Marinated and cooked to perfection, this dish is rich in Asian flavors thanks to soy sauce and ginger. Sesame seeds add crunch and a touch of elegance. Serve hot with rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete feast.