Description
Sticky Chinese beef belly is a savory-sweet delight that perfectly captures the essence of comfort food. This recipe features tender beef belly simmered in a rich sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, and aromatic spices. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this dish not only impresses with its glossy appearance but also with its melt-in-your-mouth texture. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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 Shaoxing apple vinegar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- Garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add beef belly pieces and sear until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and sliced ginger for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the seared beef to the pan and add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing apple vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir to coat.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 to 1½ hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces (113g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg