Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Stewed Pork With Hard-Boiled Eggs)

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan - A delicious pork and egg dish
in Pork

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs pork
4 shallots or 1 medium yellow onion
2 garlic cloves
4 shiitake mushrooms , sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 star anise
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 inches piece ginger , sliced very thin
4 hard-boiled eggs , deshelled ( garnish )
1 scallion , sliced ( garnish )
hot cooked rice , as needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
600
Sugar
3g
Fat
25g
Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan is a tasty and popular pork dish that is commonly served over hot cooked rice. The use of Chinese five spice powder and soy sauce gives the dish a unique flavor that is both savory and sweet. The addition of hard-boiled eggs adds a nice texture and flavor contrast to the dish. This hearty dish is perfect for a chilly day and can be enjoyed with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Cut the pork into small cubes and set aside.
2.Heat oil in a large pan and sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.
3.Add the pork cubes and fry until they turn golden brown in color.
4.Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, dark soy sauce, water, star anise, Chinese five spice powder, cinnamon, and ginger to the pan.
5.Mix well and cover the pan. Let cook over medium heat until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6.Once the pork is ready, serve over hot cooked rice. Garnish with sliced scallion and hard-boiled eggs.

PROS

A delicious and flavorful pork dish that is hearty and filling.

The addition of hard-boiled eggs adds a unique texture and flavor to this dish.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It may not be suitable for vegetarians or those who do not eat pork.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, the use of ginger and star anise provides some potential health benefits.
Ginger has been linked to aiding digestion and reducing inflammation in the body, while star anise may have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

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