Description
Indulge in the comforting, savory-sweet delight of Sticky Chinese beef belly, a dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This tender beef slow-cooked to perfection in a rich sauce featuring soy sauce, hoisin, and a hint of brown sugar creates a glossy glaze that will impress your guests. Enhanced with aromatic ginger and garlic, this recipe is not only flavorful but also easy to prepare at home. Whether served over fluffy rice or paired with vibrant stir-fried vegetables, this dish is versatile enough to suit every palate.
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 cider vinegar
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sear the beef belly until browned on all sides (5–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and sliced ginger for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the seared beef to the pan. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, and water. Stir well to coat the beef.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered for 1 to 1½ hours until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg