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Taiwan / Main dishes

Lu rou fan — braised pork rice

Soy-braised diced pork spooned over hot rice with crisp greens.

Prep20 min
Cook75 min
Yield4 portions
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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions
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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

  1. Brown pork in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Spoon off excess rendered fat if desired.
  2. Add garlic and shallots; stir 1 minute. Add soy sauce, wine, sugar, star anise and water.
  3. Cover and simmer gently 60–75 minutes until the pork is very tender. Add water if needed; reduce uncovered to a spoonable sauce. Remove star anise.
  4. Blanch bok choy until tender. Serve braised pork and greens over hot rice.

A little kitchen note

Use finely diced rather than large chunks of pork. Alcohol is not guaranteed to cook out; replace wine with water if needed. Home-cooking adaptation; not kitchen-tested. Check ingredient labels.

Allergen notes

Soy; wheat in many soy sauces; check fried shallots. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy
932 kcal
Protein
18.6 g
Carbs
53.3 g
Fat
70.5 g
Fibre
2.4 g
Total sugar
5.2 g
Sodium
780 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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