Sautéed Taiwanese Pork Belly with Garlic and Scallions

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Tender pork belly slices sautéed with fragrant garlic and scallions, delivering a savory and comforting Taiwanese home-style dish. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork belly, garlic cloves, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 400 grams thinly sliced pork belly and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges start to crisp and the fat renders.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine, and 1 tsp sugar. Cook for another 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 3 sliced scallion stalks and sprinkle 1/4 tsp white pepper. Stir-fry for 1 minute until scallions soften but remain bright green. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Taiwanese Pork Belly with Garlic and Scallions take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Taiwanese Pork Belly with Garlic and Scallions?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork belly from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Taiwanese Pork Belly with Garlic and Scallions?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Taiwanese Pork Belly with Garlic and Scallions for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Sautéed Taiwanese Pork Belly with Garlic and Scallions?

Chinese pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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