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Quick & Easy Pork Belly Stir-fry with Rice Cakes Recipe
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Quick & Easy Pork Belly Stir-fry with Rice Cakes Recipe
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Quick & Easy Pork Belly Stir-fry with Rice Cakes Recipe

Learn to make a delicious and appetizing Chinese stir-fry featuring tender pork belly, crisp cabbage, and chewy rice cakes. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week, packed with savory flavors and fresh ingredients.
#Chinese food
#Stir-fry
#Pork
#Rice cakes
#Quick recipe
#Easy dinner
#Asian cuisine
Delicious Pork Belly Rice Cake Stir-fry
Delicious Pork Belly Rice Cake Stir-fry

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
3
Servings
Medium
Chinese
English
Nutrition (per serving)
550
Calories
25g
Protein
50g
Carbs
30g
Fat
Close-up of the Stir-fry Dish
Close-up of the Stir-fry Dish

Ingredients

  • Pork Belly
    (thinly sliced)

    300 grams

  • Rice Cakes (Nian Gao)
    (pre-sliced)

    400 grams
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  • Cabbage
    (sliced)

    1 head

  • Garlic
    (chopped)

    3 cloves

  • Ginger
    (sliced)

    1 inch

  • Red Chili Pepper
    (sliced, optional)

    1 units

  • Soy Sauce
    (for seasoning)

    2 tablespoons
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  • Dark Soy Sauce
    (for color and rich flavor)

    1 tablespoon

  • Cooking Oil
    (for stir-frying)

    2 tablespoons

  • Scallions
    (chopped, for garnish)

    2 stalks
Servings: 3
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Garnished and Ready to Serve
Garnished and Ready to Serve

Instructions

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  • 1

    Thinly slice pork belly, chop garlic and ginger. Slice chili and cabbage.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Thinly slice pork belly, chop garlic and ginger. Slice chili and cabbage.
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    Ensure all ingredients are prepped before cooking for a smooth stir-fry process.
  • 2

    Heat cooking oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add sliced pork belly and stir-fry until crispy and golden brown.
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    Step 2 visual
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    Heat cooking oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add sliced pork belly and stir-fry until crispy and golden brown.
    5m

    Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to ensure crispiness.
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  • 3

    Add chopped garlic, ginger, chili, and sliced cabbage to the pan with the pork belly. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cabbage softens slightly.
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    Add chopped garlic, ginger, chili, and sliced cabbage to the pan with the pork belly. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until cabbage softens slightly.
    3m

    Keep stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
  • 4

    Add the pre-sliced rice cakes, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously to combine all ingredients and coat the rice cakes evenly.
    Step 4 visual
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    Add the pre-sliced rice cakes, soy sauce, and dark soy sauce to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously to combine all ingredients and coat the rice cakes evenly.
    5m

    If rice cakes are too stiff, you can blanch them quickly in hot water before adding to the stir-fry.
  • 5

    Continue stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes until rice cakes are tender and sauces have thickened slightly. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot.
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    Step 5 visual
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    Continue stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes until rice cakes are tender and sauces have thickened slightly. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot.
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    Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
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