For every food lover, cassoulet is undoubtedly a mouth-watering delicacy. It is irresistible with its red color and aroma, and the perfect blend of rich sauce and soft meat. How can you make authentic and delicious cassoulet at home? Follow me to find out!
Preparing the ingredients to create the cornerstone of your tastebuds
Delicious dishes come from fresh, high-quality ingredients. To make cassoulet, you need to prepare the following ingredients: one piece of pork (about 500 grams), 20 grams of rock sugar, 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of cooking wine, 2 star anise, a small piece of cinnamon, 3 slices of spices, 5 slices of ginger, 5 cloves of garlic, 3 dried chili peppers, 10 peppercorns, and the right amount of salt.
Step by step, create a feast
Wake up the pork, marinate and refresh
Cut the pork into 3cm cubes and place in a large bowl. Add the soy sauce, soy sauce and cooking wine, scrunch with your hands and massage well to fully flavor the pork. Marinate for half an hour, during which time you can cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to deepen.
Stimulate the aroma and season with fragrance
Add a little oil to the pan and add the ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers and peppercorns. When the aroma overflows, add star anise, cinnamon, and allspice, and continue to stir-fry for flavor.
Sauté the pancetta to lock in the flavor
Drain the marinated pancetta and add it to the pan to sauté. Stir-fry over medium-low heat until the meat is golden brown and the excess fat is forced out.
Add water to the pot and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 1 hour or until the pork is tender and the sauce is rich.
Reduce the sauce and add the finishing touch
Reduce the sauce over high heat and bring to a thick consistency. Add the icing sugar to taste and cook until it melts. This will brighten the sauce and give it a sweet and sour taste.
Tips to add flavor to the sauce
Choose the right ingredients: choose fat and lean pork for better taste.
Get a grip on the heat: simmer the meat on low heat during the cooking process to avoid the meat getting old.
Seasoning: The amount of salt can be adjusted according to personal taste.
Adding side dishes: you can add potatoes, radish, tofu and other side dishes to add flavor.
Red stew, this colorful and flavorful cuisine, waiting for you to try yourself. Follow the steps above and you too can make a memorable feast at home. Come and start your taste buds journey!