Name: Lemon and Parsley Braised Pork with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Rice
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese
Ingredients: 500g pork belly; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 4 hard-boiled eggs; 2 cups cooked rice; 1 cup water; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley

A comforting and flavorful dish of tender pork belly simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatic spices, served with rice and boiled eggs. Finished with lemon and parsley for a bright aromatic variation.

Method

In a pot, add pork belly, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Add water to cover.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours until pork is tender.
Meanwhile, boil eggs for 10 minutes, then cool and peel.
Serve pork with rice and boiled eggs on the side.
Finish with 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest and 1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.