Babi Tauhu Braised Pork In Dark Soy Sauce

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You can use a chinese clay pot, which should be soaked overnight in cold water before using for the first time. Available from asian grocery stores.

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Steps

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Place 1 tbs of the dark soy sauce , honey and five spice in a medium bowl.

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Add the pork and toss to coat.

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Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.

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Heat the oil in a chinese clay pot or heavy-based medium saucepan over high heat until hot.

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Add the onion and cook , for 1-2 minutes or until it begins to turn golden brown.

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Add the garlic and star anise , and cook , stirring , for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic.

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Add the pork mixture to the pan and cook , tossing , for 3-4 minutes or until the pork starts to change colour.

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Add the water , sugar , salt and remaining soy sauce to the pot or pan and toss to combine.

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Bring the sauce to the boil.

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Add the hard-boiled eggs if using.

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Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer , stirring occasionally , for 1 hour or until the pork is tender and the sauce thickens slightly.

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Serve immediately with the steamed rice and top with the chilli.

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Ingredients

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dark soy sauce, honey, chinese five spice powder, pork fillets, corn oil, brown onion, garlic cloves, star anise, water, sugar, salt, hard-boiled eggs, jasmine rice', red bird's eye chili"]"