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Pork Tausi in white serving bowl with steamed rice on the side

Pork Tausi

Lalaine
What's for dinner? Pork belly in a savory black bean sauce with tausi for an extra dose of flavor! This Pork Tausi recipe is simple yet delicious. Get your steamed rice ready for a satisfying meal! 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1197 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • water
  • salt
  • 2 pieces bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 2 pounds pork belly
  • canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled, and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon black bean paste
  • 1/4 cup fermented black beans (tausi), rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon chicken base powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Slurry

  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Garnish

  • chopped green onions

Instructions
 

  • In a pan over medium heat, combine pork and enough water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil,, skimming scum that floats on top.
  • Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is tender.
  • Drain pork, transfer to a prepared dish, and season with salt.
  • Refrigerate, uncovered, overnight to cool completely.
  • Cut into serving pieces.
  • In a pan over medium heat, add 2 inches deep of canola oil. Heat oil to 350°F. Add pork and cook, turning as needed, until golden and crispy.
  • Remove from pan, drain on a wire rack, and keep warm.
  • In another pan, add 2 tablespoons canola oil. Add onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of water and black bean paste. Stir to combine.
  • Add fermented black beans, chicken base powder, and sugar. Stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of water, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth.
  • Add slurry to the pan whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Continue to cook until sauce is thickened.
  • To serve, arrange fried pork belly on a serving platter. Pour sauce on top and garnish with chopped onions.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1197kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 44gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 56gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
Keyword pork tausi, pork with black beans sauce
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