20-Min Crispy Pork Belly with Ginger-Chili
Indonesian-inspired pan-seared pork belly with a bright ginger-chili glaze, finished with a sprinkle of fried shallots. Crispy skin, tender meat, pure TikTok gold in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 487
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat pork belly dry. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Place pork skin-side down in the pan. Cook 6-7 minutes without moving until skin crackles and browns deeply.
Step 3
Flip pork. Cook 3 minutes more until the meat side is golden. Drain off excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp.
Step 4
Add ginger and chili to the pan. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar.
Step 5
Toss pork in the glaze for 2 minutes until glossy and syrupy, turning gently to coat all sides.
Step 6
Slide onto a plate and scatter fried shallots over top. Serve immediately with rice or lettuce wraps.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- sharp knife
- tongs
- small bowl (for mixing glaze)
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