Description
Indulge in the Sweet and Sticky Asian-Style Beef Belly Recipe, where bold flavors and tender meat come together in a delightful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This recipe features a luscious glaze made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger that caramelizes beautifully as the beef cooks. Easy to prepare and versatile, you can serve this dish with steamed rice, fresh vegetables, or in wraps for a satisfying meal. Impress your guests with its rich taste and appealing presentation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef belly
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes (if using).
- Place beef belly in a slow cooker or baking dish and coat it with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight preferred).
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) if using an oven. Cook covered for about 3 hours until tender. For a slow cooker, set it to low heat for approximately 6 hours.
- Remove cooked beef from the cooker; simmer remaining juices in a saucepan until thickened. Slice the beef belly and drizzle with glaze before serving.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg