Braised Pork Belly in Honey-Tamarind Sauce

While watching these slabs of pork belly boiling in the pan, I envisioned it smothered in thick sauce. So an on-the-spot recipe was born at that instant. I proceeded to brown the pork belly then rushed to Google a recipe for a tamarind-based sauce. Inspired by the recipe I found, I made some twist by adding ingredients my eyes laid on in the fridge and in the cupboard. Not bad for an experimental recipe...

So here's my Braised Pork in Honey-Tamarind Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 medium size pork belly slabs
• 1/4 cup tamarind paste or concentrate
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 tablespoon Mirin
• 1/4 cup tomato catsup
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• Water
• Salt and pepper to taste

 How to Cook Braised Pork in Honey-Tamarind Sauce 

1. In a pan, brown each side of the pork belly.
2. Combine all other ingredients in a food processor then blend until smooth. 
3. Add water to the pork belly and bring to a boil then add the blended sauce.
4. Simmer until desired softness of the pork belly and thickness of the sauce.
5. Make flavor adjustments to suit your taste.
6. Serve with rice.

When I made this recipe, I just threw in the ingredients without measuring them. I just tasted what I was cooking from time to time until I got my desired flavor. The measurement here are just guides for the recipe. You can also create your own twist by adding seasoning or ingredients that will enhance the flavor of the pork belly. Enjoy!







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