A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

The taste of salted lard differs depending on how it was prepared. If you want to try it in a completely unusual new format, then try pickling it in Chinese style.

Ingredients:


  • lard barrel - 1 kg;
  • sugar – 2 tbsp;
  • water;
  • a small bunch of green onions;
  • ginger – 20-30 gr.;
  • garlic – 2 cloves;
  • star anise – 1 pc.;
  • a couple of pieces of hot pepper;
  • sweet chili sauce – 40-50 ml;
  • soy sauce – 40-50 ml;
  • rice vinegar or table vinegar diluted to 3-4% - 1 tbsp.

Lard preparation process


In a large frying pan over high heat, melt 2 tbsp. sugar with a couple of milliliters of water. You need to caramelize it.
A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

A bunch of green onions, cut into 2-3 pieces, is placed in the brown caramel, removed from the heat. Slices of garlic, ginger with peel, hot pepper and star anise are added on the side.
A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

Pieces of lard are laid out on top, skin side up.
A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

The pan returns to heat. Half a glass of water, sweet chili, soy sauce and vinegar are added to it.
A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

The frying pan is covered with a lid and the heat is set so that the dish is slightly boiling. After 1 hour, the lard is turned skin side down and cooked for another half hour.You need to add water periodically to prevent it from burning.
A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

Next, the lard with the contents of the frying pan is transferred to a bowl and placed in a double boiler for 40 minutes. If it is not there, then you should simmer it in a frying pan on each side for another half hour.
A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

After cooking, the lard should cool to room temperature. Then it is placed in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. After hardening, the lard will be very tasty, without causing the feeling of eating fat at all, even if eaten without bread.
A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

A hot way to quickly cook lard in Chinese style

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