Description
Experience the delightful flavors of this Sweet and Sticky Asian-Style Beef Belly Recipe, perfect for any occasion. With tender beef slow-cooked to perfection and coated in a glossy glaze made from soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. The rich savory-sweet balance is complemented by a touch of heat from chili flakes, making this recipe a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire. Whether served with steamed rice or in lettuce wraps, your meal will be elevated by the depth of flavor and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef belly
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Optional: 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and optional chili flakes. Whisk until mixed well.
- Marinate the beef belly in the mixture for at least 1 hour (overnight recommended) in a resealable bag or dish.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Place marinated beef belly in a roasting pan with leftover marinade; cover with foil.
- Roast for about 180 minutes until tender. Uncover, increase temperature to broil, glaze with additional marinade if desired, and broil for an additional 5–10 minutes until caramelized.
- Let rest before slicing; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg