Sautéed Pork Belly with Asian Spiced Eggs and Toast

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Tender slices of pork belly sautéed to crispness served alongside soft-boiled eggs infused with five-spice and toasted bread for dipping. This Chinese-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines pork belly, five-spice powder, salt into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a pot of water to boil and gently add 4 large eggs. Boil for exactly 7 minutes for soft-yolk eggs, then transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, season 200 g pork belly slices with 1/2 tsp five-spice powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Step 4: Add the pork belly slices and sauté for about 4-5 minutes per side until edges are golden and slightly crispy.
  5. Step 5: Toast 4 slices of white bread until golden brown and spread each slice with 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter while warm.
  6. Step 6: Peel the cooled eggs carefully and place in small bowls, drizzle each with 1 tbsp soy sauce and sprinkle with 2 thinly sliced scallions.
  7. Step 7: Serve the sautéed pork belly alongside the buttered toast and spiced soft-boiled eggs for dipping.

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