Ingredients
Pork belly: 500g
Salt: 1 tablespoon
Vinegar: 2 tablespoons
Chopped garlic and shallots: 1 tablespoon
Sugar: 1 teaspoon
Ground pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
Five-spice powder: 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Instructions
1. Prepare the pork belly
Choose a piece of pork belly with an even ratio of fat to lean meat, and a thicker skin for a crispier roast.
Wash the pork belly with diluted salt water, then blanch it in boiling water to remove any unpleasant odors.
Use a sharp knife to score the skin lightly, creating small squares. This helps the spices penetrate better and makes the skin crispier.
2. Marinate the pork belly
Turn the meat over and avoid getting any spices on the skin.
Mix the garlic, shallots, fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and five-spice powder (if using), and spread this mixture evenly over the meat.
For the skin, simply rub vinegar and salt, avoiding any other spices to keep it dry.
Let the meat absorb the spices for about 1-2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Roast the pork belly in the air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes.
Place the pork belly in the air fryer, with the skin side up. Cover the meat with aluminum foil, exposing only the skin.
Roast at 180°C for 30 minutes, then increase the temperature to 200°C and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes to make the skin crispy.
Once the skin is crackling, remove the pork belly from the air fryer and let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
Serve with hot rice, rice vermicelli, fresh herbs, and a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Tips
Ensure the skin is dry before roasting for the best crispness.
Apply vinegar again after the initial roasting for quicker crisping.
With an air fryer, making crispy roasted pork belly is a breeze, and the results are just as delicious as any restaurant offering!
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