Tau Cheow Bak with Tomatillos (Fried Pork with Salted Soy Beans and Tomatillos)
Tau Cheow Bak with Tomatillos is a twist on the Nyonya dish known as Babi Asam Belimbing which is tangy and very appetizing. A must-try!
Keyword : babi asam belimbing, pork belly stir fry, tau cheow bak
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tau cheow (salted / fermented soy beans)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 lb pork belly (skin removed and thinly sliced) (450g)
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 medium tomatillos ** (cut into 6 wedges each) (½ lb/225g)
- 1 red chili (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup water (120ml)
Instructions
- Combine salted soy beans and sugar in a small bowl. Mashed salted soy beans into paste with the back of a spoon.
- Combine ground pepper with sliced pork. Mix well.
- Brown sliced pork in a well heated pan without oil for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove, drain, and set aside.
- Discard lard except for 1 tablespoon from the pan. Add minced garlic followed by mashed salted soy bean paste and sugar mixture. Stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add tomatillos and sliced red chili. Stir to get it coated with soy bean paste.
- Pour in ½ cup (120ml) water and allow tomatillos to cook for 3 minutes.
- Return pork to the pan. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Notes
** Please use 10 asam belimbing in place of tomatillos if they are available. Cut each one in half lengthwise.
Nutrition
Calories: 625kcal
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