Siu Yuk - Chinese Roast Pork Belly

Nothing is simpler than a meal of siu yuk or roast pork and rice. The saltiness and crackling of the skin is satisfying. The garlicky notes of the five spice rub heavenly.

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Ingredients

1. 1kg pork belly, skin on
2. 3 tbsp fine sea salt
3. 1 tbsp light soy sauce
4. 1 tbsp five-spice powder
5. 2 tbsp garlic powder

Directions

1. Wash pork belly under cool running water. Pat dry.
2. Score the skin with a sharp knife, making a diamond pattern.
3. Rub the meat side of the pork belly with light soy sauce.
4. Combine 1 tbsp sea salt, five-spice powder and 1 tbsp garlic powder together and rub the meat side of the pork.
5. Rub remaining salt and garlic powder into the skin side of the pork.
6. Set on rack in a roasting pan or a cookie sheet. Place in a cool spot or in the fridge and allow to dry at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
7. Preheat oven to 350F. Roast at least 30 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
8. Turn the oven to broil and continue roasting until the skin is crispy. Remember to keep a watchful eye on it so it does not burn and to turn on your hood and open the windows. It will probably get smoky.
9. Remove from oven and allow to rest 10 - 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice and a soy chilli dipping sauce or hoisin sauce if desired.

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