A clear, warming [[Chinese]]-style pressure cooker soup built around bone-in [[Pork Belly]] and layered whole-spice aromatics.
# Ingredients (2–3 servings)
- 400 g bone-in [[Pork Belly]]
- 1.2–1.4 L water (start with 1.25 L)
- 3–4 slices [[Ginger]]
- 2 [[Scallion]] segments (whites preferred)
- 1 tbsp [[Shaoxing Wine]]
- 1 small piece dried tangerine peel ([[Chenpi]])
- 1 crushed clove [[Garlic]]
- 1 tsp [[Sichuan Peppercorn]]s
- 1 dried [[Chili Pepper]]
- 1 [[Bay Leaf]]
- [[Salt]], to taste
- Optional finish: pinch [[White Pepper]]
# Prep
1. Cut pork belly into large chunks if needed.
2. Optional but recommended: blanch pork 2–3 min in boiling water, then rinse (for cleaner broth).
# Steps
1. Add pork to pressure cooker with 1.3 L water (or enough to cover meat by ~2–3 cm).
2. Add all aromatics and spices.
3. Pressure cook on **high** for **18–22 min**.
4. Let pressure release naturally for **10–15 min**.
5. Open lid, skim surface fat/foam as desired.
6. Season with salt to taste.
# Notes
- Use **1.2–1.4 L** for a richer soup; up to **1.5 L** for a lighter, larger batch.
- If the spice profile feels too strong next time, reduce Sichuan peppercorns to 1/2 tsp and keep cinnamon very small.
- Can add daikon, napa cabbage, or tofu after pressure cooking; simmer 8–12 min uncovered.