Stewed Pork Belly with Mui Choy

Indulge in the ultimate Chinese comfort food with this magnificent Stewed Pork Belly with Mui Choy (Mei Cai Kou Rou). A treasured Hakka classic, this rich and deeply savory dish features thick, generous slices of pork belly that have been meticulously braised until the meat is incredibly tender and the fat practically melts in your mouth.

The secret to this dish's unforgettable flavor lies in the mui choy-sweet and salty preserved mustard greens that absorb all the luscious, umami-packed pork juices and dark soy glaze during the slow-cooking process. Served beautifully over a bed of crisp, fresh lettuce to balance the richness, and garnished with vibrant cilantro, this soul-warming dish offers a perfect harmony of earthy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors. Guaranteed to be the highlight of any dinner table, this hearty braised pork is absolutely irresistible when paired with a steaming bowl of plain white rice. Read on for the full recipe to recreate this authentic masterpiece at home!