Belly of the Beast (Part 1)
Part I (Preperation & Roasting)
Learn how to prepare, marinade, roast, and pork belly so good, you’ll call it meat candy!
Introduction to Chinese ingredients and aromatics
(soy sauce vs. dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, ground bean sauce, rice wine vinegar, star anise)
Prepare a “Char Siu” (Chinese Barbeque) Pork Belly Marinade
Chef Alfred will guide you in combining the ingredients explored in your introduction to form the marinade for "meat candy"
Anatomy of Pork Belly
You will learn about the three layers of a pork belly, the best way to slice it, and a secret tip for making this easy
Roasting & Glazing Pork Belly
Learn the proper times and temperatures for roasting pork belly to perfection. While it cooks, Chef Alfred will guide you in crafting the perfect honey glaze to finish your pork belly.
Overview of Pork Belly Applications (Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, Bao Buns)
As your pork belly finishes the roasting process, Chef Alfred will introduce you to a number a applications for pork belly. If you wish, you can choose one or two to attempt during Part 2 of the lesson.
Skills Covered: Oven-roasting, Braising, Advanced knife skills, Homemade sauces.
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Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Skills Covered: Oven-roasting, Braising, Advanced knife skills, Homemade sauces.
Part II (Application)
Learn how to take your meat candy and turn it into a masterpiece!
honey glaze, shrimp, napa cabbage, carrot, celery, and green onions. Deep fried until golden brown and served with hot mustard.
Char Siu (Chinese BBQ) Egg Rolls
An elevated version of a takeout favorite. Roast pork belly with Chinese barbeque sauce and
honey glaze, shrimp, napa cabbage, carrot, celery, and green onions. Deep fried until golden brown and served with hot mustard.
Yangchow Fried Rice
Your pork belly will add a depth of flavor to this fried rice which includes jumbo shrimp, ham, eggs, shallots, green onion, peas, and romaine lettuce. A meal in-and-of itself
Pork Belly Bao Buns
Chef Alfred will lead you in crafting your own hand crafted steamed bao buns, and a sesame slaw with napa cabbage, radicchio, carrots, and green onions.
Skills Covered: Deep frying, Steaming, Working with cast iron, Velveting protein, Basic knife skills Homemade bread, Egg roll formation
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Difficulty Intermediate to Advanced:
Skills Covered: Deep frying, Steaming, Working with cast iron, Velveting protein, Basic knife skills Homemade bread, Egg roll formation