Braised Pork Belly Noodles

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There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot noodles and this dish is umami-packed without the guilt of wheat!

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

We are using kelp noodles. They are clear, thin, almost glass-like noodles. Kelp is a seaweed that is rich in iodine. They are technically not noodles – think of it as a sea vegetable that is fat-free, gluten-free, and very low in carbohydrates. Because it looks like ramen noodles, you may use it anywhere you would use actual noodles, think hot broths and stir-fries! Kelp noodles are neutral in taste and have a crunchy, chewy, mouthfeel. I have yet to see them in stores, but they are easy to purchase online.

Braising the pork belly provides a flavorful base for our bone broth. Typical of some styles of Asian cooking, we will be using a combination of aromatics such as ginger, cinnamon, and star anise for that licorice flavor.

I used the InstantPot to make the braising quicker, but you may definitely do this on the stovetop.

Yields 6 servings of Braised Pork Belly Noodles

The Preparation

Braised Pork Belly

  • 1 1/2 pounds pork belly
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 piece ginger, approximate 1-inch, minced
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • 2 pieces star anise
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute *
  • 1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine **
  • 1/4 cup water

Broth

  • 4 cups pork broth, homemade
  • 680 g (2 packs) kelp noodles

Suggested Toppings

  • Napa cabbage, steamed
  • Soft boiled eggs
  • Scallions, thinly sliced

* Such as Lakanto Golden Monkfruit Sweetener or Sukrin Gold
** Or dry sherry

The Execution

1. Using the “saute” function, heat coconut oil then saute garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick, and star anise until fragrant.

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

2. Add pork belly slabs and sear on both sides.

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

3. In a cup combine the soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, Chinese wine, and water. Mix until homogeneous.

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

4. Add to the pot. Close lid. Seal and cook on “high pressure” for 35-40 minutes. Alternately, if cooking stovetop, bring to a boil then simmer until tender for about 1 1/2 hours.

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

5. When the meat is tender, remove from pot and set aside. Meantime, strain the braising liquid.

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

6. Return braising liquid to the pot and add bone broth. Simmer until hot.

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

7. Ten minutes before serving, thoroughly rinse noodles, drain, and add to hot broth. This will allow the noodles to soften and separate.

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

8. Slice the pork belly thinly.

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

9. To serve, place noodles in a bowl. Top off with broth. Add toppings such as cabbage, eggs, scallions, fried shallots (or garlic).

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

This makes 6 servings of Braised Pork Belly Noodle. Each serving (without additional toppings) comes out to be 648.33 Calories, 62.9g Fats, 5.47g Net Carbs, and 14.68g Protein.

Braised Pork Belly Noodles Calories Fats(g) Carbs(g) Fiber(g) Net Carbs(g) Protein(g)
1 1/2 pounds pork belly 3524 360.68 0 0 0 63.55
1 tablespoon coconut oil 121 13.47 0 0 0 0
1 clove garlic 4 0.01 0.99 0.1 0.89 0.19
1 piece ginger, approximate 1-inch 9 0.08 1.95 0.2 1.75 0.2
1 piece cinnamon stick 3 1 0 0 0 0
2 pieces star anise 14 1 2 1 1 1
3 tablespoons soy sauce 25 0.27 2.37 0.4 1.97 3.91
2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute 0 0 0 0 0 0
1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine 29 0 3.65 0 3.65 0.29
4 cups Pork Bone Broth, homemade 125 0.86 11.52 0 11.52 18.91
680 g (2 packs) Kelp Noodles 36 0 18 6 12 0
Totals 3890 377.37 40.48 7.7 32.78 88.05
Per Serving(/6) 648.33 62.9 6.75 1.28 5.47 14.68

Braised Pork Belly Noodles

This makes 6 servings of Braised Pork Belly Noodle. Each serving (without additional toppings) comes out to be 648.33 Calories, 62.9g Fats, 5.47g Net Carbs, and 14.68g Protein.
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Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Braised Pork Belly

  • 1 ½ pounds pork belly
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 piece ginger approximate 1-inch, minced
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick
  • 2 pieces star anise
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute *
  • ¼ cup Chinese cooking wine **
  • ¼ cup water

Broth

  • 4 cups pork bone broth homemade if possible
  • 680 g Kelp Noodles ~340g per packet

Suggested Toppings:

  • Napa Cabbage steamed
  • Soft Boiled Eggs
  • Scallions thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Using the "saute" function, heat coconut oil then saute garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick, and star anise until fragrant.
  • Add pork belly slabs and sear on both sides.
  • In a cup combine the soy sauce, brown sugar substitute, Chinese wine, and water. Mix until homogeneous.
  • Add to the pot. Close lid. Seal and cook on "high pressure" for 35-40 minutes. Alternately, if cooking stove top, bring to a boil then simmer until tender for about 1 1/2 hours.
  • When the meat is tender, remove from pot and set aside. Meantime, strain the braising liquid.
  • Return braising liquid to the pot and add bone broth. Simmer until hot.
  • Ten minutes prior to serving, thoroughly rinse noodles, drain, and add to hot broth. This will allow the noodles to soften and separate.
  • Slice the pork belly thinly.
  • To serve, place noodles in bowl. Top off with broth. Add toppings such as cabbage, eggs, scallions, fried shallots (or garlic).

Notes

* Such as Lakanto Golden Monkfruit Sweetener or Sukrin Gold
** Or dry sherry