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-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork belly, water, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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.

Ingredients

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