Succulent Filipino Grilled Pork Belly Adobo Bowl with Garlic Fried Rice & Crunchy Veggies

Allergens

Soy, wheat (gluten), garlic

Ingredients

• 1 kilogram pork belly, cut into bite
• sized pieces
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Cooking oil, for frying
• 2 cups cooked garlic fried rice
• 1 cup assorted vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage), thinly sliced
• Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create the adobo marinade.
2. Add the pork belly pieces to the adobo marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for enhanced flavor.
3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the marinated pork belly pieces until tender and slightly charred, approximately 8 10 minutes per side. Set aside.
4. In a separate pan, heat cooking oil and fry the garlic fried rice according to package instructions or recipe.
5. To assemble the bowl, place a generous scoop of garlic fried rice at the bottom of each serving dish. Top with the grilled pork belly pieces and a healthy portion of assorted vegetables.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to a delicious Filipino Adobo is balancing the flavors of soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar to create a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet taste that complements the tender pork belly perfectly.

Notes

Adjust the marination time according to preference and available time - Use a variety of vegetables for added texture and nutritional value