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4–5
Easy
By Christopher Tan and Amy Van
Published 2018
This dish of braised pork in soy sauce is a southern Chinese stew that is primal in its simplicity. Different versions can be found in the Chinese diaspora across South East Asia. Rubbing the pork with five-spice powder before frying allows the spices to toast in the hot oil and caramelised sugar, bringing out their fragrance. Using home-made five-spice powder makes a world of difference. Like most stews, it tastes better when a day or two old.