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Pork Belly & Daikon Soup

Pork Belly & Daikon Soup

A comforting braised soup of tender pork belly and daikon radish, simmered slowly with ginger and star anise.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Braised, Cantonese, Pork
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 342kcal

Ingredients

  • 400 g pork belly cut into chunks
  • 2 cups daikon radish peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 thumb fresh ginger sliced
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 scallions sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  • Blanch the pork belly in boiling water for 2 minutes to remove impurities, then drain and rinse.
  • In a pot, combine the pork belly, chicken broth, ginger, and star anise. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add the daikon, soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes more, until the daikon is tender and the pork is meltingly soft.
  • Skim any excess fat from the surface if desired.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions.

Notes

Chef's Tip: Blanching the pork belly first removes impurities that would otherwise cloud the broth. Keto Swaps: keeping the daikon to a modest, measured amount preserves its classic texture and flavor while keeping the dish reasonably low-carb.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 2g
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