Stewed Pork Belly with Lotus Root

Overview

Eating lotus root in autumn is very nourishing. When paired with pork belly, it is not only fragrant but also very nutritious. Be sure to eat more!

Cut the lotus root into cubes, cut the pork belly into small pieces, and cut the green onion and ginger into small pieces.
Pour the pork belly under cold water, add an appropriate amount of cooking wine, bring to a boil and skim off the floating residue, boil for two minutes and remove.
Add a little cooking oil to the pot, add sugar and stir-fry until the bubbles become smaller and turn maroon red.
Add the pork belly and stir-fry until it changes color,
Add onion, ginger, star anise, peppercorns, and bay leaves and stir-fry until fragrant, add appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil.
Transfer to a casserole and simmer for ten minutes.
Add the lotus root, bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for an hour.
The pork belly is crispy and fragrant, the lotus root is soft and waxy, delicious and nutritious!