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    Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Braised Pork)

    Published: Feb 16, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 13 Comments

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    This Lu Rou Fan or Rou Zao Fan, Taiwanese braised pork is the ultimate Asian comfort food to enjoy by yourself or with your family. It's an easy pork recipe to make for any weeknight dinner. It's so inexpensive to make but offers an abundance of flavors. Serve it with white rice but tastes good with noodles too.

    What is Lu Rou Fan

    Are you craving Taiwanese food but can't find good (or any) Taiwanese restaurants in your area? Make this signature Taiwanese dish braised pork over rice, also known as Lu Rou Fan (滷肉饭), and quench the flavors you're looking for. 

    This Lu Rou Fan with ground pork recipe is absolutely the best dish to make on a stove, in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.

    Lu Rou Fan.

    Jump to:
    • What is Lu Rou Fan
    • Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork Over Rice
    • The Best Braised Meat Sauce
    • The Ingredients:
    • The Preparation:
    • How to Make Taiwanese Braised Pork:
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork Over Rice

    This Taiwanese minced pork is probably one of the easiest Taiwanese recipes you can make at home. It uses simple ingredients available in your pantry.

    My version of Lu Rou Fan is made of ground pork instead of pork belly. Ground pork cooks faster than pork belly. It's the perfect protein choice for fast and flavorful weeknight dinners. 

    Taiwanese braised pork over rice.

    The Best Braised Meat Sauce

    The ground pork is braised slowly in a soy-based sauce and aromatic spices, including fried shallots. The deep-fried sliced shallots really are wonderful to the dish. So please don't skip.

    The meat is flavorful and moist and the sauce has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

    Asian minced pork recipe.

    My mom always made this recipe using pork belly and this dish really brings me back to my childhood. 

    Every time I go to Taiwanese restaurants, I make sure to order braised pork, hoping it will be a certain way. When it is I'm elated, but very often the dish served at restaurants let me down because either they put too much rice or use too much soy sauce and sugar in the dish.

    Rou Zao Fan.

    One of the best things about making your own Taiwanese braised pork over rice or Lu Rou Fan is that you can adjust the sweet and salty levels according to your liking.

    Lu Rou Fan

    The Ingredients:

    To make this braised pork recipe, you will need the following ingredients: ground pork, dried shiitake mushrooms, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, shallots, five-spice powder, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, star anise, and whole eggs.

    You can buy dried shiitake mushrooms at any Asian market, Kroger, Sprout's market, or Amazon.com.

    The Preparation:

    The preparation is pretty basic. Here are some steps to follow:

    dried shiitake mushrooms.

    Step 1. Soak the Dried Mushrooms

    Rinse the dried mushrooms with cold water. Place them in a bowl and soak with warm water, covered, for 20 minutes. Make sure the mushrooms are fully covered by the water.

    sliced shiitake mushrooms.

    Squeeze to drain the mushrooms and reserve the liquid. Slice the mushrooms and set aside.

    Step 2. Slice the Shallots

    Please don't skip the shallots. You can buy pre-made fried shallots or make your own. I will show you how to fry your own shallots down below.

    sliced shallots.

    Step 3. Mince the Garlic

    Step 4. Boil the Eggs (optional)

    White Jasmine Rice

    Step 5. Cook the white rice.

    How to Make Taiwanese Braised Pork:

    frying shallots.

    1. Fry the Shallots

    Heat oil in a pan and cook shallots over medium heat, stirring often for about 8 minutes or longer or until shallots are golden brown. Set aside and reserve about 2-3 tablespoons of oil to cook pork.

    fried shallots.

    2. Brown the Ground Pork

    In a large deep skillet or pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Cook pork until brown. If there is any excess moisture, feel free to drain it with paper towels.

    ground pork with soy sauce.

    3. Add Spices

    Add garlic and ginger. Cook and keep stirring just until fragrant then add the remaining ingredients.

    4. Braise

    Cook on low heat, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. Stirring occasionally so the mixture doesn't burn. Remember the longer you let it simmer, the more flavor that will come out of it.

    Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Braised Pork)

    FAQ and Cooking Tips:

    Can I use fresh shiitake mushroom as a substitute for dried?

    Yes, you can if that's the only option available. Please keep in mind that dried shiitake mushrooms are richer in aroma and flavor than fresh mushrooms.

    How to cook Lu Rou Fan in an Instant Pot

    Just follow steps #1 #2 #3, use only 1 cup of water then add the remaining ingredients, except the eggs into the pot. Cook on manual for 5 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is completed wait 10 minutes before manually release the remaining pressure. Add the boiled eggs into the pot, select the "saute" setting and cook for 3-10 minutes.

    How to cook Lu Rou Fan in a slow cooker

    Follow steps #1 #2 #3, use only 1 cup of water then add the remaining ingredients into a slow cooker.  Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. Add more water if necessary.

    How to store leftover Taiwanese braised pork?

    You can store the meat dish in an airtight container. Properly stored, it can last 3-4 days in the fridge or 2-3 months in the freezer.

    Lu Rou Fan with minced pork.

    Final Thoughts:

    This restaurant-quality Taiwanese braised pork over rice is a simple dish that you can make at home. It requires no cooking skills.

    In addition, it's also cheaper to make your own and you could feed a whole family with the same amount of money you'd spend at the restaurant on a dish for one person. 

    Check Out More Asian Recipes:

    • Kalbi Korean BBQ Short Ribs
    • Best Pork Tenderloin Stir Fry
    • Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls
    • Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Stir Fry
    • Chinese Sausage Fried Rice
    • Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
    • Singapore Noodles (Xing Zhou Mi Fen)
    • General Tso's Chicken

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! I'd appreciate it. 

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    Lu Rou Fan with minced pork.
    5 from 11 votes

    Lu Rou Fan, Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork over Rice

    Rika
    Are you craving for Taiwanese food but can't find good (or any) Taiwanese restaurants in your area? Make this braised minced pork over rice, also known as Lu Rou Fan (滷肉饭) and quench the flavors you're looking for. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Course noodles, main dish
    Cuisine Taiwanese
    Servings 6
    Calories 752 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound pork mince or ground pork
    • 1 cup sliced shallots
    • 1¼ cup neutral oil
    • 7 dried shiitake mushrooms , (rinse, soak in warm water for 20 minutes, drain, slice, and reserve liquid)
    • 2 cups water
    • ¼ cups dried shiitake mushroom liquid
    • ¼ cup Shaoxing wine, (or dry sherry)
    • ¼ cup light soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 2 star anise
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 tbsp minced ginger
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar, (add more according to your liking)
    • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

    Optional:

    • 6 soft or hard boiled eggs
    • salt and black pepper, (to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a pan. Cook shallots over medium heat, stirring often for 8 minutes or until shallots are golden brown. Set aside. Reserve 3 tablespoons of oil to cook pork.
    • Heat oil over high heat. Cook pork until brown. Add sliced mushrooms, garlic, ginger and stir for 1-2 minutes. Add sugar, bay leaves, star anise, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, and fried shallots. Stir for about 1-2 minutes.
    • Add water and reserved mushroom liquid. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to a low heat. Simmer, uncovered for about 30 minutes or until a desired taste and consistency is reached. Stirring occasionally and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with rice or noodles.

    Notes

    How to cook Lu Rou Fan in an Instant Pot
    Just follow steps #1 #2 #3, use only 1 cup of water then add the remaining ingredients, except the eggs into the pot. Cook on manual for 5 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is completed wait 10 minutes before manually release the remaining pressure. Add the boiled eggs into the pot, select the "saute" setting and cook for 3-10 minutes.
    How to cook Lu Rou Fan in a slow cooker
    Follow steps #1 #2 #3, use only 1 cup of water then add the remaining ingredients into a slow cooker.  Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours. Add more water if necessary.
    How to store leftover Taiwanese braised pork
    You can store the meat dish in an airtight container. Properly stored, it can last 3-4 days in the fridge or 2-3 months in the freezer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 752kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 22gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 241mgSodium: 991mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Lu Rou Fan, Lu Rou Fan with Minced Pork, Rou Zhao Fan, Taiwanese Braised Pork
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Chris Collins

      February 18, 2021 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      I've never tried Lu Rou Fan before, but it look delicious! I'm a huge fan of pork so I'll definitely be trying this 🙂

      Reply
      • Rika

        March 31, 2021 at 3:07 am

        Thanks, Chris!

    2. HEATHER PERINE

      February 18, 2021 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      This dish has so much awesome flavor going on in it!! And you're right the fried shallots are a total must 🙂

      Reply
      • Rika

        March 31, 2021 at 3:07 am

        Thanks for sharing your feedback, Heather! I am glad that you liked it.

    3. Beth Sachs

      February 18, 2021 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      This braised pork was seriously delicious! The whole family loved it.

      Reply
      • Rika

        March 31, 2021 at 3:06 am

        Thanks, Beth! I am glad that you liked it.

    4. Beth

      February 18, 2021 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      This looks so tasty and making my mouth water! I can't wait to give this a try! So excited!

      Reply
    5. Elaine

      February 18, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      Such an amazing way to make pork. Definitely the recipe I would make over the weekend. And that glaze is absolutely stunning!

      Reply
      • Rika

        March 31, 2021 at 3:08 am

        Thanks, Elaine!

    6. Cindy Lin

      October 25, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      made this without the mushrooms and still tasted so good! the smell alone brought me back to taiwan --so heavenly. my 5 yr old said it was his favorite. thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Rika

        October 25, 2021 at 10:21 pm

        Hi Cindy,

        You're welcome. I am glad that you and your son loved this recipe 🙂

        Best,

        Rika

    7. Angie

      November 03, 2021 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      Made this over noodles and added cucumbers as well. It was super delicious. Hubby loved it and said it was like restaurant quality! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Rika

        November 03, 2021 at 12:58 pm

        Hi Angie,

        Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. I am glad that your hubby loved it 🙂

        Best,

        Rika

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