Thai Crispy Pork Belly Rice
Irresistibly crispy pork belly with crackling skin, served over rice with sweet dark gravy. An indulgent Thai-Chinese classic.
Calories
650
Protein
18g
Total Time
90 min
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
- 1500 g Pork belly
- 21 tbsp Salt
- 31 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 43 tbsp Sweet dark soy sauce
- 52 tbsp Palm sugar
- 62 cups Steamed rice
- 71 piece Cucumber
- 82 stalks Green onion
Instructions
- 1
Clean pork belly, pat dry, prick skin thoroughly with fork
- 2
Rub salt and vinegar on skin, air-dry until completely dry
- 3
Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 40 minutes until skin puffs
- 4
Switch to broil for 15-20 minutes until crispy
- 5
Rest pork briefly, then slice
- 6
Make gravy from dark soy sauce and sugar, serve over rice
💡Tips
- •Prick skin thoroughly for better crackling
- •Must air-dry completely before roasting
- •Use broiler if not crispy enough
- •Serve with seafood dipping sauce
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in crispy pork rice?
One plate of crispy pork rice has about 600-700 calories, high in fat from the crispy skin.
Is crispy pork good for diet?
Not recommended for diet due to very high fat content. If craving, choose lean meat without skin.