Savory Soy Sauce Pork Belly Stir-Fry
Crispy-edged, caramelized soy sauce pork belly pan-fried to perfection with garlic and aromatic green onions. A rich, savory dish that pairs wonderfully with hot steamed rice.
Soy sauce pork belly is a beloved home-style comfort dish that celebrates the magic of rendering pork fat until golden and crisp. By pan-frying the sliced belly first and simmering it down with dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and garlic, the meat absorbs a deep, savory glaze while remaining tender. Finished with a scattering of fresh green onions, it delivers an irresistible aroma that makes every bite deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 500 g pork belly
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- 1Add pork belly to the wok
Place the sliced peeled pork belly directly into a hot wok. Begin stir-frying and pan-frying the meat until it is slightly dry and starts rendering its fat.
Tip: Make sure the wok is hot before adding the pork belly to sear it properly. - 2Pan-fry the pork belly
Continue to stir-fry and pan-fry the pork belly slices in the hot wok until they become slightly dry and nicely browned.
Tip: Render out excess oil slowly over medium heat to get the best texture. - 3Scoop out excess oil
Use a spatula to scoop out the excess rendered oil from the wok and pour it into a small white bowl, leaving just enough fat for the aromatics.
Tip: Removing excess oil keeps the final dish from feeling too greasy. - 4Add Garlic
Add the smashed garlic cloves directly into the wok with the browned pork belly pieces, stirring them together until fragrant.
Tip: Add the garlic after the pork has released some of its fat so it fries nicely without burning too quickly. - 5Add soy sauce
Pour an appropriate amount of dark soy sauce and oyster sauce directly over the pork belly and garlic in the wok, then stir-fry until the sauce becomes fragrant.
Tip: Pouring the sauce against the hot sides of the wok enhances the aroma. - 6Toss and coat the pork belly
Rapidly toss the pork belly in the wok, ensuring every piece is thoroughly coated in the rich dark sauce and absorbing the savory flavors.
Tip: Keep the heat medium-high so the sauce reduces quickly and clings to the meat. - 7Add Green Onions
Scatter fresh green onion sections evenly into the wok over the simmering, caramelized pork belly.
Tip: Add green onions toward the end of cooking to maintain their vibrant color and fresh aroma. - 8Toss and Combine
Give the pork belly and green onions a final toss in the wok using a spatula to thoroughly blend all the flavors together.
Tip: Toss quickly over high heat so the green onions coat nicely in the rich sauce without overcooking. - 9Plate the Dish
Scoop up the finished soy sauce pork belly using a large spatula and transfer it out of the wok onto a serving plate.
Tip: Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and rich soy sauce aroma.
