Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl Recipe

Craving a taste of Taiwan? This recipe, passed down from a Taiwanese family, delivers an incredibly flavorful and authentic pork rice bowl. Tender, savory pork simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce, served over fluffy steamed rice – it's a culinary journey you won't forget! Get ready to experience the deliciousness of this treasured family recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 406.9 kcal
Protein 65g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl

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How to Make Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl

  1. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. Brown 1 lb pork in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through (about 8-10 minutes).
  2. Remove pork from skillet; drain off excess oil and set aside.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  4. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add browned pork, 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots, and stir to combine.
  6. Add 2 cups water, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper, and 1 star anise. Bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes, or until sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  9. Serve the savory pork over steamed rice. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

59 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

44g

Carbs

3g

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