Huizhou Peach Resin Braised Pork

Huizhou Peach Resin Braised Pork

　　【Dish Name】Huizhou Peach Resin Braised Pork

　　　　【Ingredients】

　　　　Peach resin…250g, pork belly (with fat and lean layers)…500g, scallion bundle…15g, sugar…5g, soy sauce…10g, ginger slices…10g, salt…2g, lard…15g

　　　 【Preparation Method】

　　　　1. Wash the peach resin, soak in warm water until softened, then remove and drain. Peel off the outer skin.

　　　　2. Wash the pork belly, cut into 2cm cubes and set aside.

　　　　3. Heat a wok over a flame, add lard and heat until 70% hot. Add the pork cubes and stir-fry briefly. Add soy sauce and continue stir-frying until the meat changes color. Pour in just enough water to barely cover the meat, bring to a boil over high heat. Then add scallions, ginger, salt, and sugar. Reduce to low heat, simmer until the meat is cooked. Add the peach resin, switch back to high heat, and cook for a while longer. Serve on a plate.

　　　　Note:

　　　　1. Choose pork belly without the skin, with distinct layers of fat and lean.

　　　　2. When stir-frying the pork cubes, wait until the surface begins to shrink and the lean meat turns white before adding the soy sauce to brown the color.

　　　　3. When braising the meat, keep the wok covered, and don’t use too much water. When the sauce reduces and the meat is cooked, add the peach resin, uncover the wok, and continue cooking over high heat for a while. This ensures the peach resin doesn’t melt too much, the meat remains flavorful, and the sauce has the right consistency—this is the key to making this dish.

　　　　【Features】

　　　　1. Peach resin, also known as peach gum, grows on peach trees. It has a soft, semi-transparent texture and is rich in nutrients.

　　　　2. This dish, from preparation method to flavor, is similar to the northern Chinese red-braised pork. It is one of the everyday delicacies enjoyed by many. It is widely popular in the Huizhou region, and was later adopted by restaurants and served at banquets. To this day, it retains its traditional home-style cooking method, beloved by the public for its satisfying taste.

　　　　3. The dish features tender reddish pork that is crispy yet not greasy, paired with soft peach resin that carries a delicate peach aroma.