Lu Rou Fan (Braised Pork Rice)
"Taiwan's #1 comfort food — braised pork belly with five-spice and fried shallots over steamed rice. Costco Taiwan sells this as a ready-to-heat meal. Low and slow braising turns cheap pork belly into something transcendent."
Costco Copycat — This is a homemade version of the Costco International Flavors item. See it in store →
The Game Plan
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Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes — don't trim the fat, that's the whole point. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes to remove impurities, then drain.
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Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add pork belly pieces fat-side down and render until golden, about 5 minutes. You won't need extra oil — the belly brings its own.
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Add fried shallots, garlic, and ginger. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, five-spice powder, and water. Stir to combine.
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Bring to a boil, then drop to a low simmer. Cover and braise for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Peel hard-boiled eggs and nestle them into the braising liquid. Continue simmering uncovered for 30 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
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Serve over steamed white rice. Halve the eggs and place on top. Spoon extra sauce generously over everything and finish with a handful of fried shallots.
