Braised Pork Rice

Braised Pork Rice, known as 'Lu Rou Fan' (滷肉飯), is a beloved Taiwanese staple featuring tender, fatty pork belly slow-braised in a savory-sweet soy sauce broth, served over steamed white rice. It typically includes ingredients like soy sauce, rock sugar, rice wine, and aromatic spices like star anise and five-spice powder. This dish is a quintessential comfort food found everywhere from street stalls to restaurants across Taiwan.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both fat and carbohydrates, providing a rich source of energy. It offers significant protein from the pork, along with key minerals like iron and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 500-600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	510 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.4 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	5.0 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Phosphorus	210 mg
Selenium	22 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Lu Rou Fan is often considered Taiwan's national dish and a symbol of home-style cooking. Nutritionally, the slow-braising process breaks down collagen in the pork skin, creating a uniquely gelatinous texture that is both rich in flavor and traditional nutrients.