Description
Sticky Chinese beef belly is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This dish features tender beef slow-cooked in a rich soy-based sauce infused with ginger and garlic, creating an irresistible glaze that clings to each piece. With minimal preparation time, you can impress your guests and enjoy a comforting meal without the hassle. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying experience, and don’t forget to garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef belly, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- ¼ cup dark soy sauce
- ⅓ cup apple vinegar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- Garnish: chopped green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the beef belly pieces until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and sliced ginger for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the seared beef belly to the pan, adding light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, apple vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir well to coat the beef.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 1 to 1½ hours until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 81mg