LU ROU FAN (TAIWANESE STEWED PORK WITH HARD-BOILED EGGS)

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Lu Rou Fan, or stewed pork with rice, is a very common dish in Taiwan. It's a simple and satisfying dish considered comfort food by many. Lu rou fan benefits from a good balance of fatty and non fatty cuts of pork so feel free to explore new and different parts of the pig.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 lbs pork
4 shallots or 1 medium yellow onion
2 garlic cloves
4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 star anise
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 inches piece ginger, sliced very thin
4 hard-boiled eggs, deshelled (garnish)
1 scallion, sliced (garnish)
hot cooked rice, as needed

Steps:

  • Cut pork into small cubes. Chop shallots and mince garlic.
  • Saute pork until brown. Remove meat (leave fat in pan) and saute the shallot and garlic on medium-high heat until lightly brown. Remove and saute mushrooms.
  • Add everything back into the pan, including the soy sauce, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, water and spices (star anise, five spice, cinnamon, and ginger). Simmer for about 60 minutes or until tender. Add the eggs during the last 10-15 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped scallion and sliced hard cooked eggs.

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