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Sticky Sweet Chilli Pork Belly Bites


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A modern twist on a Moon Festival classic, mixing cosy, familiar flavours with a bit of fun.

Ingredients

Sweet Chilli Glaze

Pork Belly Bites

Directions

  1. 1

    Season the pork belly pieces with salt, pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey, then set aside to marinate for 20 - 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Coat each piece with cornstarch then fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5 - 6 minutes per batch.

  3. 3

    Drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    For an extra crispy texture, you can double fry the bites for a further 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    In a separate pan, combine sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.

  6. 6

    Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Toss the fried pork belly in the glaze until evenly coated, then transfer to serving dish.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds, and garnish with chilli and fresh coriander leaves.

  9. 9

    Serve hot!