Sichuan-Style Twice-Cooked Pork Belly Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

Tender pork belly first simmered, then stir-fried with bold Sichuan chili paste and fresh vegetables for a spicy, savory dish. This Chinese pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork belly, water, and ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork belly, skin removed, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 4 cups water
• 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
• 2 tbsp Sichuan chili bean paste (doubanjiang)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 3 stalks green onions, chopped
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 lb pork belly and 1-inch sliced ginger in a pot with 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the pork is tender but not falling apart. Remove pork and let cool, then slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp Sichuan chili bean paste and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add sliced pork belly to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the edges start to crisp and brown.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper. Continue stir-frying for 3 more minutes until the pepper softens but remains crisp.
5. Step 5: Turn off heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir fry. Toss with 3 chopped green onions and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving with steamed rice.