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Nutritional Values
750kcal
35gProtein
65gCarbs
38gFat
2gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🫘 Soy
Braised Pork Rice
How to order / say it
Say it
滷肉飯 — [loo-row-faan]
Order
I'd like the braised pork rice, please.
Locally
我要一碗滷肉飯，謝謝。
Say locally
A comforting rice bowl topped with savory braised pork.
Why try it?
A staple in Taiwanese households and eateries, this dish is a comforting classic that represents the simple yet flavorful essence of Taiwanese cuisine.
How it tastes
The dish features savory, tender braised pork with a slightly sweet undertone, served over fluffy white rice that absorbs the rich sauce.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Lu rou fan developed from traditional Chinese braising techniques and became a favorite in Taiwan during the mid-20th century due to its affordability and comforting flavor.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 400 g pork belly
- 🥣 50 ml soy sauce
- 🌾 300 g white rice
- 🥚 2 cooked eggs
- 🧄 20 g fried shallots
- 🍯 20 g sugar
- 🍷 30 ml cooking wine
Method
- 1 Cut pork belly into small cubes.
- 2 Braise pork with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender.
- 3 Cook white rice until fluffy.
- 4 Serve rice topped with braised pork and fried shallots.
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