Pork belly

Japanese braised pork belly (buta no kakuni)

Chunks of pork belly are browned then braised in soy sauce, mirin, dashi, ginger and sugar until the fat literally melts in the mouth.

Cook time: 1 10

Servings: 3 people

Pork belly estofado

A sweet sour and salty meat stew that blends Spanish, Chinese and Filipino food traditions.

Cook time: 1 20

Servings: 6 people

Mexican-style pork adobada

A spicy smoky stew cooked with pork belly and Mexican-style adobo sauce made with chili flakes, chipotle, roasted garlic, cinnamon, thyme, oregano, vinegar, salt and sugar.

Cook time: 1 30

Servings: 6 people

Season pork with salt, crushed Sichuan peppercorns and five-spice powder, brown in oil then simmer in broth. Scoop out, make the spicy sticky sauce, toss in the cooked pork and voila! Pretty simple but very tasty and aromatic.

Cook time: 50

Servings: 4 people