Siew Yoke Recipe: Crafting the Perfect Crispy Roast Pork
If you’re a fan of savory, crispy, and flavorful roast pork, then Siew Yoke should be on your culinary radar. This beloved dish is a staple in many Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines, known for its tantalizing combination of succulent meat and crackling skin. Whether you want to impress your guests at a dinner party or simply crave a delicious homemade treat, this Siew Yoke recipe will guide you through the steps to achieve a perfectly crispy and mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients:
For the Pork Belly:
- 2 pounds (approximately 1 kg) of pork belly, skin-on.
- 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder.
- 1 teaspoon of white pepper.
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda (optional, for extra crispiness).
For the Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
- 2 tablespoons of Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine).
- 1 teaspoon of hoisin sauce.
- 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- 1/2 teaspoon of five-spice powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper.
