Boiling pork belly without water helps retain its natural sweetness, resulting in a delicious dish. Here’s a simple guide on how to boil pork belly without using water:
Ingredients:
– 300g pork belly
– 3 shallots
– Oyster sauce, seasoning powder

Pork Belly
Instructions:
Step 1: Rinse the pork belly with water or white wine to remove any impurities and eliminate any unpleasant odors.
Step 2: Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the meat for about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Peel and finely chop the shallots.
Step 4: Place the blanched pork belly in a bowl. Add the chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Rub the seasonings evenly onto all sides of the meat.
Step 5: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the meat marinate for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Boiling pork belly in the microwave without water
Step 6: Place the marinated meat on a plate and put it in the microwave. Cook for 15 minutes on High, then flip the meat over and cook for another 15 minutes. The meat will be thoroughly cooked.

Sliced cooked pork belly
Step 7: Let the meat cool down slightly, then cut it into thin slices and serve.