Sweet and Sticky Asian-Style Beef Belly
Indulge in the Sweet and Sticky Asian-Style Beef Belly, a dish that promises to delight your senses with its rich flavors and tender texture. This recipe features succulent beef belly marinated in a mouthwatering blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a beautifully glazed finish. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special gatherings, this dish is simple yet impressive. Serve it alongside steamed rice or vibrant stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Experience the joy of cooking this delicious Asian-inspired masterpiece!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: up to 6 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 portions 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking/Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef belly
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Optional: 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- For garnish: sesame seeds
- For garnish: 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional chili flakes.
- Place the beef belly in a slow cooker or baking dish and pour the marinade over it. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Cook on low heat in a slow cooker for about 6 hours or bake covered at 300°F (150°C) for approximately 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove from heat and strain some liquid into a saucepan; simmer until reduced by half to create a glaze.
- Slice the beef belly, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg