Braised Pork with Soy Sauce
Braised Pork with Soy Sauce, or 'Hong Shao Rou', is a classic Chinese dish featuring pork belly slow-cooked in a rich, savory-sweet sauce. The key ingredients are pork belly, soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics like ginger and star anise, originating from eastern China, particularly the Huaiyang cuisine tradition.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein due to the pork belly, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the sugar and soy sauce. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins and iron, and contains roughly 400-600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 512 kcal |
| Protein | 22.5 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 6.5 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.8 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved comfort food often associated with family gatherings and festivals, symbolizing prosperity and richness. Nutritionally, the slow braising process helps break down collagen in the pork, making it tender and potentially aiding in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
