Roast Belly Pork

I have to buy belly pork with skin from the Vietnamese Store and most of the time is very lean and don't look very fresh. The Korean Store's belly pork is the best but it is in strips and a block is not available. Bought a pack and decided to try out 2 strips. The strips are about 1 inch - 2 inch wide and i figured that when roasted it might curl like a shrimp. So, l skewered the pork strip and keep my fingers cross. It turned out pretty good and i prefer the strip because it cooks faster.





Ingredients:

2 strips of belly pork with rind preferably 2 inches wide x 8 inches length
4 bamboo skewers
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp five spice powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp oil
2 cups water + 2 tbsp vinegar(for scalding the rind)


Method:


Skewer the belly pork strip.

Bring 2 cups of water + 2 tbsp vinegar to a boil in a wok. Scald the rind only.

Wipe dry.

In a dry wok, fry salt, garlic powder, 5 spice powder and pepper for a few minutes to marry the flavor. Mix in the sugar and rub this mixture onto the meat.

Leave uncovered, rind side up in the refrigerator overnight to dry out the rind.

Turn on oven to 450 f, rub the rind with oil, and bake for 20 minutes rind side up.

By now the meat should be cooked and the rind is soft enough. Use a carving fork and poke into the soft rind as much as possible.

Turn on the grill and broil the rind at least 4 inches away from the elements. It will take at least 20 - 30 minutes before the rind will be crackling ready. Check now and then and turn meat around for even broiling. Lastly sprinkle some salt on the crackling and continue to broil another 5 minutes.

Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Fried Wonton

Fried wonton using the 'all eggs sang mein' dough does not remain crispy but they are fabulous in soup. If you are planning them to be an appetizer, eaten with chilly sauce, then i would suggest using these Wonton Wrappers.



Ingredients:

40–45 pieces wontonn wrappers

Enough oil for deep-frying

Filling

100g shelled prawns, minced(make sure that prawns are wiped really dry)
200g shoulder pork, minced
50g water chestnuts, chopped finely
1 tbsp finely chopped carrot
1 tbsp chopped spring onion
1 egg yolk


Seasoning:

1 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
Pinch of pepper
1/2 tsp ground dried sole
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp corn flour

Dipping sauce (combine):

3 tbsp chilli sauce
2 tbsp tomato sauce
1 tbsp plum sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Method:

Mix all the ingredients for the filling together with the seasonings until well combined and leave in the fridge for 1/2  - 1 hr.

Place one teaspoon of the filling in the centre of each wonton wrapper.

Seal the edges of each wrapper with a bit of water

Fold into a triangle. Wet one end of the longest side of triangle and let the other end meet. Pinch to seal.

Repeat until all wrappers are done.

Heat enough oil in a wok until just hot.

Put in wonton in batches and deep-fry until golden brown in colour.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve the crispy wonton with the dipping sauce or mayonnaise.

To prepare the sauce:

Ccombine all the ingredients for the sauce and mix well.

This sauce is also ideal for any other deep-fried foods.

Serve the crispy wonton in soup of your choice.



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Steamed Egg Custard

Patience again has the major role here, steam on medium low heat to achieve success. For richness in flavor, reduce the sugar and substitue with 1 tbsp of condensed milk.This custard is good according to the chinese - it will soothe a sore throat , 'yoon' the lungs and the ginger digests. Have this as an after meal dessert and have it piping hot.



Ingredients:

6 large Eggs
2 1/2 cups Water
3 - 4 ozs rock sugar
2 inch knob ginger(grate and squeeze)

Method:

1. Dissolve rock sugar in the water, cool a little.

2. Beat egg lightly,stir in syrup and ginger juice.

3. Transfer egg mixture to containers.

4. Steam over medium low heat for 6 minutes until set.(Time may vary to different containers).
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