Bacon is usually made from pork belly, but are the two products interchangeable? Just try swapping these ingredients when making pork belly bao buns and you'll see how different they are.
For a whole pork belly, take a leaf out of the Italians’ book: slather the belly with herbs, roll it up and tie it tightly, then roast in a low oven overnight (look for a recipe for porchetta).
Bacon has been well-loved dating back to 1500 BCE, when the salted pork belly first appeared in China since then it typically is the meat portion of breakfast or added to dishes for its flavor.
This Sichuan dish of pork belly and shaved cucumbers with a spicy sauce is a delicious appetiser that whets the palate. If you don't mind mixing different Chinese regional cuisines, you can serve ...