Mei cai kou rou

Hakka pork belly with preserved mustard greens, also known as Mei Cai Kou Rou (梅菜扣肉), is one of those dishes I do not cook often because it takes time and quite a bit of patience from start to finish. But after not having it for a while, I always start craving it again. So when …

I am happy to share with you an easy Chinese braised pork belly with preserved vegetables, Mei Cai Pork Belly (梅菜焖猪肉). This recipe is a specialty from my wife, who is Hakka, so it comes from an authentic Hakka cuisine tradition. The preserved mustard greens (Mei Cai) are packed with natural umami and are ideal …