Lamb Belly Stew with Fried Bean Curd Sheet

Method13 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Ingredients

   食材预处理

   Soak the shiitake mushrooms for 2 - 3 hours until softened. Soak the fried bean curd sheet for 30 minutes until softened.

   香菇提前浸泡 2 - 3 小时至变软。腐竹提前浸泡 30 分钟至变软。

   ⏱180 min

   • 💡 Make sure the shiitake mushrooms are fully softened.香菇一定要彻底泡软
   • 💡 Do not soak the fried bean curd sheet too long, or it will become too soft.腐竹不要泡太久，防止过软
   
2. 2

   Prepare the Braising Sauce

   调制焖煮酱汁

   Prepare Sauce 1: Combine red fermented tofu, Chuzhou sauce, 20g fermented tofu, and dark soy sauce in a small seasoning bowl and stir until smooth.

   准备酱汁 1: 南乳、柱侯酱、20g 腐乳、老抽放入同个小碗中搅拌均匀。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Mash the red fermented tofu and fermented tofu before stirring.南乳和腐乳需压碎搅拌
   
3. 3

   Prepare the Dipping Sauce

   调制蘸酱

   Prepare Sauce 2: Combine 20g fermented tofu, sugar, and chili oil in a small seasoning bowl and stir until smooth.

   准备酱汁 2: 20g 腐乳、砂糖、辣椒油放入同个小碗搅拌均匀。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 This is key for the final flavor boost and for dipping the meat.这是最后提味和蘸肉的关键
   
4. 4

   Prep the Vegetables

   处理配菜

   Trim the stems from the soaked shiitake mushrooms; cut the fried bean curd sheet into 5cm pieces and squeeze out excess water; slice the onion or peel the shallots; cut the scallion into 5cm pieces.

   泡好的香菇去除根部；腐竹切成 5cm 的小段并挤干水分；洋葱切丝或红葱头去皮；小葱切 5cm 葱段。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Be sure to squeeze out all excess water from the fried bean curd sheet, otherwise it will splatter oil in the wok and not absorb the sauce well.腐竹一定要挤干水分，否则入锅会溅油且不易吸汁
   
5. 5

   Blanch the Lamb Belly

   羊腩焯水

   Place the lamb belly in a pot of cold water, add 2 - 3 ginger slices, and bring to a boil over high heat, then turn off the heat.

   羊腩冷水下锅，放入 2 - 3 片姜片，大火煮至水滚后关火。

   ⏱10 min

   • 💡 Starting with cold water helps release blood and remove the gamey smell.冷水下锅更有利于排出血水去腥
   
6. 6

   Shock the Meat in Cold Water

   冷水激肉

   Remove the lamb belly and place it in a bowl of cold water to cool.

   捞出羊腩，放入准备好的冷水盆中放凉。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Soaking in cold water tightens the meat, giving it a chewier texture.冷水浸泡能使肉质收缩，口感更有嚼劲
   
7. 7

   Sauté the Aromatics

   爆香佐料

   Heat the wok and add cold oil, then add ginger slices, onion/shallots, scallion white pieces, and garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant.

   锅烧热后放入冷油，放入姜片、洋葱/红葱头、葱白段、蒜瓣进行爆香。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Do not use too high heat, or the garlic cloves will burn.火候不要太大，避免蒜瓣焦糊
   
8. 8

   Stir-Fry the Lamb Belly

   煸炒羊腩

   Add the cooled lamb belly and stir-fry for about 2 - 5 minutes until golden brown.

   放入冷却好的羊腩，翻炒大约 2 - 5 分钟直至出现金黄色。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Rendering the lamb fat is key to a rich aroma.炒出羊油是香味浓郁的关键
   
9. 9

   Add Color and Seasoning

   上色调味

   Add the prepared Sauce 1 and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until evenly coated.

   放入调好的酱汁 1，翻炒大约 2 分钟至颜色均匀。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Make sure the sauce fully coats every piece of lamb.让酱汁充分包裹每一块羊肉
   
10. 10

    Add Broth and Spices

    加入汤底与香料

    Pour in water until it just covers the ingredients, then add shiitake mushrooms, rock sugar, bay leaves, star anise, and cassia bark.

    倒入清水至刚好没过食材，放入香菇、冰糖、香叶、八角、桂皮。

    ⏱1 min

    • 💡 If you have water chestnuts or radish, you can add them at this step.如果有马蹄或萝卜，此步骤可一并加入
    
11. 11

    Braise Slowly

    漫长炖煮

    Cover and simmer over low heat for 90 minutes.

    加盖转小火炖 90 分钟。

    ⏱90 min

    • 💡 Keep an eye on the liquid level during braising to prevent the pot from drying out.期间注意观察水量，防止干锅
    
12. 12

    Add the Fried Bean Curd Sheet

    加入腐竹

    Uncover and add the fried bean curd sheet, then cover and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.

    开盖加入腐竹，加盖转中火煮 20 分钟。

    ⏱20 min

    • 💡 Adding the fried bean curd sheet later preserves its texture so it does not fall apart.腐竹后放是为了保持一定的口感不至于化掉
    
13. 13

    Final Flavor Boost

    最后提味

    Uncover and add Sauce 2, stir to combine, then turn off the heat. Add scallion green pieces or cilantro just before serving.

    开盖加入酱汁 2 搅拌均匀，关火，出锅前加入葱绿段或香菜。

    ⏱1 min

    • 💡 Sauce 2 instantly elevates the overall flavor profile.酱汁2能瞬间拉升整体风味层次