Vietnamese Pork Belly Bowl
A flavorful and aromatic Vietnamese-inspired dish featuring tender pork belly, served in a bowl with caramelized vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
- β1 pound pork bellyscored and excess skin removed
- β2 tablespoons fish sauceadjust to taste
- β1 tablespoon sugar
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1-inch piece gingergrated
- β1/2 cup caramelized onionssee note
- β1 cup bell pepperssliced
- β1/4 cup herbs (such as cilantro, basil)chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
- 2
Season the pork belly with fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger.
- 3
Place the pork belly in a baking dish and roast for 20 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 5
Add the sliced bell peppers and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the caramelized onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 7
Remove the pork belly from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 8
Slice the pork belly into thin strips.
- 9
Serve the pork belly on a bed of the bell pepper mixture, garnished with herbs.