19/09/2025
Braised Pork Belly with Quail Eggs Recipe
A rich and glossy Chinese classic made with pork belly slow-braised in soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics. The addition of quail eggs makes it even more satisfying. Perfect with steamed rice! 🍚✨
Instructions (Step-by-Step)
1. Prepare the Meat
Cut pork belly into bite-sized cubes. Blanch briefly in boiling water (optional) to remove impurities, then drain.
2. the Pork
Heat oil in a wok, add pork belly cubes, and stir-fry until lightly browned and edges are caramelized.
3. Build the Base
Add ginger, garlic, star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon, and green onions. Stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Season the Dish
Pour in light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and stir well. Add rock sugar and mix until dissolved.
5. the Pork
Add hot water to cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add the Quail Eggs
Gently add boiled quail eggs. Simmer for another 20 minutes until pork is tender and sauce is glossy.
7. Thicken the Sauce
Turn heat to high and reduce the sauce until it clings to the pork belly and eggs.
8. Serve
Transfer to a bowl, garnish with chopped green onions, and enjoy with steamed rice!
✅ Pro Tips
Shiny Sauce: Use rock sugar instead of white sugar for a deeper glaze.
Extra Flavor: Add one small stick of cinnamon or a dried tangerine peel for fragrance.
Quail Egg Swap: Can be replaced with boiled chicken eggs cut in halves.
Meal Idea: Serve with simple stir-fried greens to balance the richness.