Humba

Ingredients

Pork belly

2 pounds, cut into chunks

Soy sauce

1/2 cup

Brown sugar

1/4 cup

Water

1 cup

Onion

1 large, sliced

Garlic

6 cloves, minced

Bay leaves

2

Star anise

2

Black peppercorns

1 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Cooking oil

2 tablespoons

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pork belly chunks and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced onion, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
4. Pour in the soy sauce and add the brown sugar, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and water. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Add the star anise and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently and continue to simmer until the pork is tender, about an additional 10 minutes.
7. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot over a bed of steamed rice to soak up the rich sauce.