Braised pork belly with fermented bean curd, the pork skin is fried, the marinade is prepared, and it's very easy to make

Ali didn't use any dyes; he genuinely achieved a rich, reddish-brown color in the braised pork belly through deep-frying, resulting in a beautifully cracked skin. After soaking, it develops a full, translucent, wrinkled skin (tiger skin) effect, laying a solid foundation for various braised pork belly dishes.

He also provides a recipe for his commonly used marinade for braised pork belly with fermented bean curd. Whether it's "braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens," "braised pork belly with taro," or any other type of braised pork belly, you can simply use this recipe—it's incredibly convenient!

Crucially, using the "cold oil method" is relatively safe and allows for a calm and relaxed process. No professional tools are needed; just a meat tong is enough. You can easily make near-perfect braised pork belly with fermented bean curd at home.

Fermented Bean Curd Sauce: • Fermented bean curd sauce, an essential sauce for making braised pork belly with fermented bean curd, braised pork trotters with fermented bean curd, braised pork ribs, and other dishes.

For many "meat lovers," there's absolutely no resistance to braised pork belly dishes like "braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens" and "braised pork belly with taro"! Besides the ingredients, the key to a good braised pork belly lies in the preparation of the pork skin and the seasoning of the sauce. Generally, there are three methods for preparing the skin: frying, roasting, and boiling.

Frying involves deep-frying the pork belly until thoroughly cooked, then soaking it in water until it develops a wrinkled (tiger-skin) appearance.

Roasting involves using a barbecue grill to heat the skin until it becomes crispy.

Boiling involves simmering the pork belly pieces in water until cooked through, then rinsing them in brine to create a smooth texture.

Ah Li estimates that very few people keep a barbecue grill at home these days. Furthermore, the rinsing process in boiling requires a large amount of running water, which is not environmentally friendly! Therefore, of the three methods, frying is the most practical and suitable for home cooking.

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