10 recipes

Adobo sa Gata
Adobo sa Gata combines the classic tangy depth of Filipino adobo with the mellow richness of coconut milk. Pork belly and chicken simmer until tender in a glossy sauce scented with garlic, bay, and green chillies, creating a comforting dish that is bold, savory, and perfect with rice.

Samgyeopsal
Samgyeopsal is rich, sizzling pork belly served with crisp lettuce, raw garlic, savory dipping sauces, and punchy kimchi for a balance of fat, heat, and freshness. This version is simple, fast, and ideal for beginners, with all the bold flavor and hands-on fun of a Korean barbecue meal at home.

Lechon Kawali
Lechon Kawali is all about contrast: shatteringly crisp skin, a golden crust, and rich, juicy pork belly underneath. Paired with a bright, garlicky vinegar dip, it delivers the savory-fatty punch and sharp acidity that make Filipino fried pork so irresistible.

Babi Guling
This compact home-style Babi Guling delivers crackling skin, rich pork, and the unmistakable perfume of turmeric, lemongrass, ginger, galangal, and makrut lime. The result is deeply savory, fragrant, and keto-friendly, with cool cucumber balancing the roast's richness.

Dongpo Rou
Dongpo Rou is intensely savory, lightly sweet, and deeply aromatic, with quivering layers of pork belly glazed in a rich red-braised sauce. The skin turns supple, the fat becomes silky rather than greasy, and the reduced sauce clings to every bite.

Thịt Kho Trứng
This classic braise pairs tender cubes of pork belly with eggs stained golden-brown in a savory caramel sauce. Coconut water softens the richness and gives the dish its rounded sweetness, while fish sauce and aromatics build a deep, glossy finish perfect over steamed rice.

Miso Chashu Ramen
This ramen balances a deeply savoury miso broth with tender braised chashu pork belly, springy noodles, and soft jammy eggs. Nori, menma, sesame, and fresh spring onion add the classic layers of aroma, texture, and contrast that make a great bowl irresistible.

Shoga Yaki
Shoga yaki is savory, sweet, and warmly aromatic from fresh ginger, with glossy slices of pork coated in a fast pan sauce. This beginner-friendly version uses pork belly for extra richness and delivers bold flavor in just minutes.

Char Siu
This char siu is sweet, savoury, and deeply aromatic, with edges that caramelise into a sticky lacquer while the pork belly stays juicy and rich. The honey-hoisin glaze and five-spice perfume create the unmistakable roast-shop flavour at home.

Pan con Chicharron
This classic Pan con Chicharron layers juicy, crisp-edged pork belly with tender sweet potato and bright, limey salsa criolla inside a crusty roll. The result is rich and savory, lifted by fresh onion, cilantro, and chili for a deeply satisfying sandwich.