Teochew Braised Meat (Lou Bak) 潮州滷肉

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Instructions

 

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  First, wash, cut and drain well the meat. Cut into 3/4 inch thick pieces and set aside.
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  Cut each fried beancurd into 4 pieces.
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  In a pot of boiling water, hard-boil the eggs and remove the shells. And we're ready to cook the meat!
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  Over low heat, add oil and sugar to the wok. Melt the sugar slightly.
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  Then add in light soy sauce and dark soy sauce.
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  Next, add in the cut meat. On medium heat, cook until lightly browned. Browning adds additional flavour to the stew.
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  Then add in the garlic, shallots and mixed spices. Stir to combine well.
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  Cover the ingredients with water.
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  Add rock sugar and bring to a boil over high heat.
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  Reduce to low heat and simmer with lid on for 20 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
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  Add in chinese five spice powder.
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  Then add the fried beancurd and hard-boiled eggs. Allow to simmer with lid on for another 10 minutes. And we're done!
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  Goes extremely well when served with steamed rice. As always, ENJOY!