Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl

Savor the irresistible flavors of a comforting Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl, a beloved street food classic that combines melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, savory soy-based sauce, and aromatic spices like five-spice powder and white pepper. This hearty dish features tender, caramelized pork simmered to perfection with shallots, garlic, and a touch of rice wine for depth. Served over a bed of fluffy white rice and adorned with tangy pickled mustard greens, hard-boiled eggs, and fresh scallions, each bite delivers a perfect balance of umami, sweetness, and tanginess. With just 20 minutes of prep and a fragrant 90-minute simmer, this recipe is an easy yet impressive option for weeknights or special occasions. Ideal for fans of authentic Taiwanese comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams pork belly
• 6 pieces shallots
• 4 pieces garlic cloves
• 80 milliliters soy sauce
• 20 milliliters dark soy sauce
• 60 milliliters rice wine
• 500 milliliters water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 cups cooked white rice
• 100 grams pickled mustard greens
• 4 pieces hard-boiled eggs
• 2 pieces scallions

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork belly into small, bite-sized pieces (around 1 cm cubes).

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the shallots and garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat and add the pork belly. Render the fat for about 5-7 minutes until the pieces are lightly browned. Remove excess grease if necessary, leaving about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pot.

Step 4

Add the chopped shallots and garlic to the pot with the pork belly. Sauté until fragrant and golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, and brown sugar. Mix well to coat the pork with the sauce.

Step 6

Add the water, five-spice powder, and white pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Step 7

Simmer the mixture on low heat for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.

Step 8

While the pork is simmering, prepare the hard-boiled eggs by boiling them for 8-10 minutes. Peel the eggs and set them aside.

Step 9

Slice the scallions and set them aside for garnish.

Step 10

Once the pork is done, serve it over bowls of freshly cooked white rice. Top each bowl with a hard-boiled egg (cut in half if desired), pickled mustard greens, and a sprinkle of fresh scallions.

Step 11

Enjoy your Taiwanese Style Pork Rice Bowl hot and savor the rich, comforting flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2372.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4124.4

Total Fat 287.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 1182mg	0%
Sodium 7371.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 38.1g
Protein 105.9g	0%

Vitamin D 200IU	0%
Calcium 460.3mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2565.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.2%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 25.3%