Aromatic base & spices
- Shallots, thinly sliced & fried3
- Fresh ginger, sliced into coins6 slices
- Garlic, chopped3 cloves
- Bay Leaves1
- Star anise1
- Cinnamon sticks1
- Chinese Five Spicea sprinkle
- White peppera sprinkle
Step 3: Bloom aromatics & spices
Once the pork has rendered some of its fat and is beginning to take on some color, add the garlic, ginger slices, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, star anise, 5 spice powder, and white pepper.
Stir to coat everything in the fat to the aromatics for a minute or so.
Step 3: Bloom aromatics & spices
Aromatic base & spices
- Shallots, thinly sliced & fried3
- Fresh ginger, sliced into coins6 slices
- Garlic, chopped3 cloves
- Bay Leaves1
- Star anise1
- Cinnamon sticks1
- Chinese Five Spicea sprinkle
- White peppera sprinkle
Once the pork has rendered some of its fat and is beginning to take on some color, add the garlic, ginger slices, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, star anise, 5 spice powder, and white pepper.
Stir to coat everything in the fat to the aromatics for a minute or so.