Sichuan Garlic Pork Slices (蒜泥白肉)

slices of pork over cucumber in a spicy dressing.

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Sichuan Garlic Pork Slices (蒜泥白肉)

Tender pork belly, thinly sliced and topped with an aromatic, garlicky chili sauce. Spicy but refreshing, Sichuan Garlic Pork Slices are a must-try for fans of bold flavors.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings:

Author: Wei Guo

Ingredients

For the pork

1 lb pork belly in a large chunk, skin on
2 stalks scallions cut into sections
6 slices ginger
1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn

For the dressing

1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
2 tablespoon Chinese chili oil
2 tablespoon light soy sauce see note 1
1 teaspoon black rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil

You also need

½ large cucumber cut into slices or thin strips

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Instructions

Cook the pork

Put the pork belly into a large saucepan. Add scallion, ginger, Shaoxing rice wine, and Sichuan pepper. Pour in water, enough to fully cover the meat.
Bring the water to a full boil, then turn the heat down to low. Leave to simmer with a lid on for 25-30 minutes. Flip the pork once halfway through. Check the doneness by poke a hole through in the middle of the meat with a chopstick. If there is no pink liquid oozing out, it’s fully cooked.
Transfer the drained pork to a large bowl filled with cold water, with ice cubes if available (see note 2).

Make the dressing

While waiting for the meat to cool, prepare the dressing in a small bowl by mixing all the seasonings: garlic, chili oil, light soy sauce, black rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.

Assemble the dish

From the wider side of the pork belly, cut it into slices, as thin as possible, with a sharp knife.
Place the cucumber over a serving plate, then top it with pork slices. Pour the dressing over then serve.

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Notes

1. You may replace light soy sauce with sweet spiced soy sauce/复制酱油 for an even more authentic taste. Recipe can be found in Zhong Dumplings or Sweet Water Noodles.

2. Make ahead: You may store the cooked pork belly in an airtight bag or container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Slice and season it right before you’re ready to serve.

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