Dong Po Rou (Soy Sauce Pork Belly) Recipe - with Kikkoman

[@Thebigmilkfish]

This is a favorite of my father. He’s was born in Canton 83 years ago and is very old school and traditional when it comes to authentic Chinese cooking. I will make this for him.

[@ieatishootipost]

Hope he will enjoy it!

[@nkai67]

Each steps to me is what makes the dish so authentic & delicious. Skipping a step deprives the dish from being whole & it won't be so tasty. Thank you for sharing your version. I love to learn & explore.

[@ieatishootipost]

Most welcome!

[@andrewmia1263]

Love it.

[@umbrax1217]

I love this guy. Amazing way of explaining everything so perfectly. A recipe is only as good as the chef explaining it 😇 I love that he has it all down to a very specific science to make sure everything is perfect. Tnank you for sharing your art

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks for your very kind words!

[@umbrax1217]

Of course, just stating as i see it! 🤩 ​@ieatishootipost

[@jh46943]

Epic! Because of you now I bought so many bottles of Kikkoman!

[@ieatishootipost]

Glad you like the recipe!

[@meteora8888]

Love how you explain why certain steps are done. Learning a lot. Thanks!

[@ieatishootipost]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@bernardjameswilson]

My grandma used to make this every time she visited. She's been gone for 12 years now. Mom tries her best to replicate it when there's a special occasion but it's just not as good.

[@ieatishootipost]

Yes, its that special touch!

[@Improver12]

You are a global chef following you from Iraq 🇮🇶

[@ieatishootipost]

thanks so much!!

[@genghissu1185]

If anyone has never tried Dong Po Rou they are missing out! so soft and tender and will reduce you to tears when it is all gone! got my mouth watering, I don't get to make this more than twice a year, so good to see a traditional meal cooked by a culinary Si Fu 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks very much! But, I am no si fu, merely an enthusiast.

[@raymondreyes9495]

Marvelous piece of meat. Excellent job. You are like the Rolls-Royce of the kitchen congratulations

[@ieatishootipost]

Glad you like it!

[@phalkunsot131]

Thank you so much for sharing I love you technic and written recipe 😊

[@ieatishootipost]

My pleasure 😊

[@larrysmith9315]

I Love this Guy!

[@ieatishootipost]

Love you too!

[@ktan6738]

Best food blogger. Deserved more subscribers!

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks for your support!

[@dianaNia81]

@@ieatishootipost and so handsome too❤️

[@graciecanil8482]

Very good explanation, lovely to find your channel.

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks and welcome!

[@akme9506]

I enjoyed watching you do the cooking….the laugh adds up the pleasure of making a good recipe. I really don’t like watching the chef talking but I seemed to enjoy the video till the end. Yea lots of work but I want to do this and let you know how it turned out to be like.

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks for your positive affirmation! Hope your pork belly turns out well!

[@medringuy3009]

Wow ,you are amazing,putting lots of time and hardwork in cooking braised pork belly, even we just saw your cooking technique and the finished dish,without able to taste it, I know it’s very tasty and yummy delicious.more favorite Chinese dishes to show in the coming,thank you. .

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@nicholepalmer9708]

I subscribe because of this comment ☺️

[@ieatishootipost]

@@nicholepalmer9708 Thanks for your support!

[@juliewong8171]

This looks so good! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

[@ieatishootipost]

Our pleasure!

[@Gerry10messi]

Terbaik bro...mantap bosku 👍👌😁🤩🥰😁

[@ieatishootipost]

Terima Kasih!

[@user-hq9wh9hq7n]

Never had this but forsure going to try this. Great video great tips

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks! Hope you like it!

[@victorpng45]

Great taste

[@ieatishootipost]

Thank you 😋

[@exodusjohn9050]

Very good tutorial, i always wanted to try that but didn't have a chance

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks hope you get the time to try it out soon. You won’t regret it. 😀

[@anitang3287]

I keep droolong

[@ieatishootipost]

Hahaha 😝

[@domejutakanorn4270]

Thank you chef 🙏😊it’s great menu and I’ll try cook follow you recipe 😊

[@ieatishootipost]

All the best!

[@celestialstar124]

I really enjoy watching your cooking videos

[@LeslieTay]

Thanks!

[@annepatricia1053]

Chinese food is my favorite mostly I love to eat pork belly SO yummy

[@ieatishootipost]

Best part of the pig!

[@kensim8378]

OMG thisisthebest pork slicesi hve evereaten theslicesjustmeltsinyourmouth

[@ieatishootipost]

Glad you like it!

[@lindachen5179]

The chef is great. thank you for the explanations of all the why and optional short cuts. Really beautiful recipe and I love the clear pans. . like a type of corning ware, but clear. Dr. Tay has hands if steal ~ handling all the hot stuff bare. Thank you again! Happy holidays to you and yours.

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@minaeenaem]

Any alternative i can use for chinese cooking wine? Can i use mirin?

[@ieatishootipost]

Sake or mirin is fine. If you are using mirin, you can cut back on the sugar

[@gabej23]

Can you reheat pork belly? And if so, how?

[@ieatishootipost]

Best to steam it, but microwave is also another option.

[@bbanaji1]

Outstanding. Great eye for detail

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks!

[@rumelsadventuresandfoodvlo2927]

WoW!!!! I knew i have to cook this but after watching this video i REALLY have to cook this today!!! thank you for sharing!!!🇮🇪🇵🇭

[@ieatishootipost]

Hahaha! Looks like you're destined to have some Dong Po Rou!

[@rumelsadventuresandfoodvlo2927]

@@ieatishootipost Yes Sir... i was a on a look out for a easy to follow recipe and i found yours and i am going throught your videos... thank you for sharing and keep safe...

[@ieatishootipost]

@@rumelsadventuresandfoodvlo2927 Most welcome!

[@meimeiwong7246]

哇賽,absolutely scrumptious, gonna to try it out. Thank you Dr. Lesley soooooooooo much for sharing your recipe.

[@ieatishootipost]

You are welcome! Glad you enjoy them!

[@blkoay]

Great tutorial.

[@ieatishootipost]

Glad you liked it!

[@patriciawong1924]

Oh gosh!! I watched this at 11pm. My tummy is making horrendous sounds now. Oh.... you are killing me. I better subscribed and go to bed. Thanks for sharing your recipes. Cheerio.

[@ieatishootipost]

Muahahahahah!

[@pklee7395]

Anyway to use instant hot pot to reduce the cook time?

[@ieatishootipost]

You can try!

[@judilynfitz5863]

Wow thanks for speaking English, New subscriber here. I'm been cooking it wrong! Thank you very much for the informative video.

[@ieatishootipost]

Most welcome!

[@georgecalvintharcisius586]

Fantastic chefyyyyyyyy... I made this few times turn up heavenly. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ieatishootipost]

So glad you like it! Thanks for letting us know!

[@havokmusicinc]

good recipe uncle. I will add star anise to my marinade and some dark soy sauce for color

[@LeslieTay]

Enjoy!

[@peterangelov4658]

Great video. Can't wait for your channel to blow up. You deserve it

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks a lot!

[@LifeOfJENZ]

Nice one.i actually watch all the videos while I'm cooking braised pork belly ..big helps thanks to you ✅

[@ieatishootipost]

Glad to be of assistance!

[@alexnharry]

Mmmm... Yummy..

[@ieatishootipost]

yes it is 😋

[@cindyyan9851]

You are so funning! That looks amazingly good.

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks

[@jessieng2895]

Huh looks yummy.

[@ieatishootipost]

Tastes as good as it looks!

[@jammcg3455]

I love your commentary.

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks!

[@Potomacstud]

Superb doc , the best..

[@LeslieTay]

Thanks!

[@jeremyxu8155]

What is the temperature when the meat is cooked inside the oven?

[@ieatishootipost]

130C

[@judytan3301]

My first time cooking Dong Po Rou and it was super delicious, thank you for sharing your recipe and as always the clear instructions and great tips. Love your channel.

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks!

[@jaruza]

Which brand is your rectangular knife?

[@ieatishootipost]

Can't remember the brand but it is a Japanese cleaver I bought online.

[@cyrusochaya6367]

Watching from the Pearl of Africa-Uganda

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks for watching!!

[@janethanlozada6297]

What temperature should I set the oven?

[@ieatishootipost]

130C

[@jenniemadaiton8585]

Hello Dr. Chef where did you buy your pot for steaming? I would like to buy those it is so nice for the presebtation too hahaha. Love watching your cooking videos very easy to follow steps by steps. Thank you!!!!

[@ieatishootipost]

Oh the pot is a Visions Pot. You can buy them from the big department stores or online!

[@ChorohanaJapan]

Thank you sharing . You are really so good ! I am going to order the pork with Amazon . Hard to buy pork with skin here ( Osaka) . Need to go to Korean town or Chinatown . These days can order online with extra charge .

[@ieatishootipost]

Happy cooking!

[@yeyo9404]

I think sauté all the stuff like that is the only way to go all those steps make the final product perfect 👌 I’m all for taking my time to do all the small things

[@ieatishootipost]

Yes, all the little steps count!

[@harbourdogNL]

Spectacular!

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks!

[@CYWSilentKiller]

Saute the green onions and the ginger with more oil to infuse the flavour into the oil, then you add the rock sugar, soy sauce, water etc. This would make the sauce even more flavourful!

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Nassimacuisine69]

big big like soooo amazingggg machallah

[@ieatishootipost]

What is Machallah?

[@feliciataylor4101]

To burn off the surface layer and impurities; how high is the heat?

[@ieatishootipost]

200C

[@MegaMackproductions]

I recently tried making Braised pork belly. I didn't Steam it, just braised it for about 2 or 3 hours till I could poke through with chopsticks. Definitely will be making it again.

[@ieatishootipost]

Pork Belly is just the best cut of meat for braising!

[@MegaMackproductions]

@@ieatishootipost pork is definitely the best meat too. It's so versatile and delicious.

[@baskarawibawa]

thankyou very much sir!

[@ieatishootipost]

Most welcome!

[@ifounditigotit]

Yummy yummy 😋

[@ieatishootipost]

Tummy tummy!

[@kasmrmukbang1983]

Wow, I like pork belly. Hi my friend is good. I'm Korean. Nice to meet you. It's looks delicious and good recipe. 😂🥰💥😂🥰💥😂🥰💥🥰💥😂🥰💥😂😂🥰💥

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks!

[@angelinesoon2820]

Hi! May i know what is the weight for 2 slabs of pork belly?

[@ieatishootipost]

500g each

[@Hands1119]

Your great man

[@ieatishootipost]

Glad you like the recipe!

[@noellemorel7280]

Amazing ❤

[@ieatishootipost]

thank you!

[@joantan3812]

The link for the chinese wine doesn’t work anymore. Just wanted to check - is it ‘shao tsing’ wine or ‘bai mi jiu’? Thanks

[@ieatishootipost]

Either is fine

[@joantan3812]

@@ieatishootipostthanks so much

[@ATCconsultancy]

Hello, may i ask what brand is your portable stove and where did you get them? Thanks in advance Dr!

[@ieatishootipost]

I am using an Iwatani 4.2KW. You can buy from Razorsharp

[@ATCconsultancy]

@@ieatishootipost thank you so much!

[@areesiragusa6720]

Dr, What's the oven temperature for two hours?

[@ieatishootipost]

I usually set my oven for 130C

[@ieatishootipost]

For braising, I usually set my oven temp to 140C and check to make sure that the liquid is generally bubbling away

[@areesiragusa6720]

@@ieatishootipost Thank you

[@traciestrada867]

I’ve watched a lot of pork belly videos. Your video was really fun to watch, informative and intriguing. Plus You are handsome and funny. Good Luck to you in your future endeavors ❤

[@ieatishootipost]

Thank you very much for your kind words! 😊

[@jasontaylor1627]

Does it matter if you cook skin down or up first?

[@ieatishootipost]

I always cook skin side down in order to make sure the color is nice.

[@jasontaylor1627]

@@ieatishootipost thank you.

[@TheEmojazz]

I don't know...but I like the way you present this.....wait for the Koon pou pai kuat ? ( is that right ? ) I had that in Malaysia a few years ago....it was so delicious ....

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks!

[@mannsengshoo1657]

If you often make the dish. Use a electric steamer with auto timer Using gas more expensive and have to look fire.

[@ieatishootipost]

Yes I agree!

[@fandtmedia9887]

Superbbb

[@ieatishootipost]

thanks!

[@lientieunguyen2123]

How long braise if use instant pot?

[@ieatishootipost]

If you use a pressure cooker, you can cook for about 40mins

[@g.h.7661]

Love this & can’t wait to make it myself! But I was confused when he did the aromatics- he mentioned shallots & ginger are perfect for pork but then pointed to the scallions, chopped them up, no shallots, moved on to the next step. Was he just using the wrong word or should I use shallots as well?

[@ieatishootipost]

Wow, after so many views, you are the first to spot the blooper! Yes, I said shallots when I actually meant scallions or green onions!

[@collinhuey2090]

the glov and steel wool makdes the pork belly super clean. My dad never did this method

[@ieatishootipost]

Yes it does!

[@ngwuiming2004]

Resepi ini amatlah sedap. Setakat ini, rasanya hanya serasi dengan daging khinzir kerana benar kata tuan video, it is all about the skin. 👍🏻 Jika ada sesiapa yg pernah coba resepi ini menggunakan daging selain khinzir, sila kongsikan pengalaman yer. Terima kaseh 🙏🏻

[@ieatishootipost]

I am not sure it will work will beef or lamb!

[@yellowish1966]

When the pork goes to the oven, what is the temperature of the Oven?

[@ieatishootipost]

120C. Here is the full recipe: bit.ly/iCookDongPoRou

[@hendriktjoano6741]

haii...what ingredients do you add to the sauce after cornstrach

[@hendriktjoano6741]

After the meat is boiled in the oven with a temperature of 120 Celsius for 2 hours, then I steam the meat for how long

[@ieatishootipost]

@@hendriktjoano6741 Full instructions here: ieatishootipost.sg/dong-po-rou-recipe/

[@hendriktjoano6741]

@@ieatishootipost ok thankyou

[@dchxq]

Fantastic video, thanks! The explanations for each step were so helpful for building up my general cooking knowledge. One question though, did you cut to a second batch between 9:50 and 9:57? They look so different. And what do you do differently to make it come out like the latter? I've made this dish before and it usually looks like the former.

[@ieatishootipost]

You are certainly very observant! Yes, because we had only one afternoon to film and the whole process actually takes longer, I was working with two batches. One which I had cooked the day before!

[@dchxq]

@@ieatishootipost Makes sense! But what did you do differently with the second batch?

[@ieatishootipost]

@@dchxq It was just in the fridge so the fats are hardened.

[@TheUnoriginalOne1]

I’m so angry i dont eat pork… this looks so good my gawshhh

[@ieatishootipost]

@@TheUnoriginalOne1 I am sorry.

[@darknessblades]

My first attempt was roughly 80% successful. I nearly burnt it, but was able to recover by adding water. since I did not pay attention enough as I had the stove set to low. It still came out decent. slightly salty. [even though I did not add any extra salt, other than a small amount of soy sauce] Yet it was still that melt in your mouth feeling Will have to get a smaller emailed cast Iron pot since the one I used was waay to big. mostly as I make only a batch for 1 person.

[@ieatishootipost]

It'll be perfect the next time!

[@gwendobeckly7540]

WOW

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks for that wow!

[@apefu]

Wow! This is super interesting! Dong Po Rou is one of my all time favorite dishes, yet there are so many differences in method in this video (only ingredient difference is star anise) from how I learned but the differences makes a lot of sense to me! I will definitely try this after Christmas! Many thanks :)

[@ieatishootipost]

Glad it inspired you to make it!

[@matthewsmith3660]

Thank you for the recipe. I am curious, why are you use Japanese soy sauce in a Chinese recipe? Surely it will affect the authentic taste.

[@ieatishootipost]

Actually a lot of Chinese chefs will keep a bottle of Kikkoman soy sauce in their kitchen. It is good for certain recipes

[@sergeyvorobiev8497]

Always love dongpo rou. Will try to make it following your receipt. Are you from Malaysia? I love country, use to work there for 8 years.

[@ieatishootipost]

From Singapore actually.

[@sergeyvorobiev8497]

@@ieatishootipost unfortunately have not spent too much time in Singapore. Food wise it is great as well. In KL my personal favorite restaurant was Dragon Inn in Pavilion, but actually it is so many great places in KL. I don’t know any other city in the world with such variety of great restaurants. Of cause Bangkok is great for Thai food and Southern Chinese around Yawarat road, Beijing for northern Chinese, Dresden and Nuremberg for German, Paris for French and so on. But in KL you have great Northern and Southern Chinese places, Thai, Malay, Korean, Japanese and even use to have very good Turkish and German.

[@ieatishootipost]

@@sergeyvorobiev8497 Wow, you really are a foodie!

[@smilemaask]

lol i always cook with furious fire or highest settings welp i do know it's wrong but you telling this makes me rethink my life lol

[@ieatishootipost]

Ok... good!

[@cookied5806]

I want to learn how to make that

[@ieatishootipost]

Just do it!

[@eltrunk5401]

Ok. Very good lah. Thank you. 😂😂😂

[@ieatishootipost]

Welcome!

[@donmcdonald4874]

I like the idea of sautéing the ginger and scallions. Is the skin not tough and chewy? Can it be done in the instant pot?

[@ieatishootipost]

Yes, you can do it in an instant pot. You don’t eat the ginger and scallions, so it doesn’t matter if the skin is chewy

[@granitabirg7950]

Well, it’s very nice to look and for sure it’s also very tasty BUT, the process is too long! 😊 Thank you 🙏

[@ieatishootipost]

Yes, that is why I only do it on very special occasions!

[@sweatbeatssydney3126]

Hi Doc, another great video. Love that pot you used to plate up. May I know where you got it?

[@ieatishootipost]

I think they were from ToTT.

[@harbourdogNL]

Does that pot have a particular name? Wondering if I can find it in any Chinese stores Toronto or Vancouver.

[@ieatishootipost]

@@harbourdogNL Its a Japanese Cast Iron Pot. I am sure you can easily find it in Japanese Kitchenware stores.

[@yin85]

Hi Dr Leslie, a few qn: 1. can it be done by slow cooker? 2. Does it have to be cook constantly at 120°C? 3. There’s no need for cinnamon & star anise?

[@ieatishootipost]

Yes, it can be done in a slow cooker No, you can cook at higher or lower temperature, but the length of time will be altered You can add cinnamon and star anise if you wish

[@yin85]

@@ieatishootipost Thank you~

[@ieatishootipost]

@@yin85 Most welcome!

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

@ieatishootipost Dr. Tay, Would that be Shaoxing wine?

[@jianghui53]

Yes!

[@yasuhirofujii5561]

what is the temperature of the oven ?

[@ieatishootipost]

120C

[@zeplichal]

This is some delish looking Pok!

[@ieatishootipost]

It is delish!

[@dox0wallisian933]

👏👏

[@elnielianimayor5026]

If i cook meet kent or not?

[@ieatishootipost]

You mean beef? Not sure.

[@meowtrox1234]

Cool guy la!

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks!

[@meiw7209]

Really nice! my family is from hanzhou and we don’t steam our dong po rou, we wrap the cubes with strings together to prevent it from falling apart and just braise it.

[@ieatishootipost]

Thanks for sharing!

[@IStoreGas]

Hey me too. My parents were hongzhou university professors and i went to BaoChu Pagoda elementary until i came to the states in the 3rd grade. Awesome to see someone from the old village

[@jmaxparis6298]

I did mine within one hour and half with pressure cooker... And I guess u shd have add more spices... And of course each piece attached with a string

[@ieatishootipost]

With the pressure cooker, you will need to reduce the amt of liquid as it has no opportunity to evaporate

[@jmaxparis6298]

@@ieatishootipost the pressure cooker I have offers the possibility to evaporate the excess of water... Try to find one u will see it works perfectly

[@ieatishootipost]

@@jmaxparis6298 Yes, instantpot has saute function where you evaporate the water after cooking the pork. What I am saying is that if you cook in conventional way, the evaporation takes place during the initial cooking time, so the sauce gets more concentrate and this seasons the pork during the cooking. In pressure cooker, water is released from the pork during the cooking process, so the sauce gets more dilute. So you have to start with a more concentrated sauce.

[@jmaxparis6298]

@@ieatishootipost understand but to get a better concentration you just need to adjust the pressure and the fire.. It can work perfectly... Anyway to long time cooki.ng is also to much gaz consumption.

[@cooking_ha]

I’m hungry 😮

[@ieatishootipost]

Eat lah!