Caramelized Asian Pork Shoulder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp peanut oil
2 1/4 lb pork shoulder, diced
8 None shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
7 oz palm sugar, finely chopped
1/4 cup light soy sauce
2 None star anise
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 None cucumber, sliced into ribbons, to serve
None None steamed jasmine rice, to serve
None None sliced chili, to serve

Preparation

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Working in batches, stir-fry pork for 4-5 mins, until browned. Set aside.
Add remaining oil and stir-fry shallots and garlic for 4-5 mins, until golden. Return pork to pan along with palm sugar, soy sauce, star anise, five-spice powder and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until pork is very tender.
Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook for 5-10 mins, until sauce reduces and thickens. Add fish sauce. Serve with cucumber ribbons, steamed jasmine rice and sliced chili.