Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- ½ lb pork belly 250g, cut into ⅓ inch (1 cm) thick strips
- 4 scallion sprigs finely chop the white parts and cut the green parts into 1½ inch (4 cm) pieces
- 1 tbsp good-quality fish sauce or to taste
- 2 tsp granulated sugar or to taste
- 1 tsp cooking oil optional
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce and sugar. Set aside.
- Sear the pork: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add about 1 tsp cooking oil. Arrange the pork belly in a single layer and sear each side until golden and crispy, letting the fat slowly render out.
- Sauté the aromatics: Once enough fat has rendered, push the pork belly to one side of the pan. Add the white parts of the scallions to the other side and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Caramelize: Combine everything together, then pour in the fish sauce mixture. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the pork in a glossy glaze.
- Finish: Add the green parts of the scallions and toss briefly until just wilted. Taste and adjust with more fish sauce or sugar if needed.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with steamed rice — simple, savory, and full of flavor.
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