About this recipe
When it comes to preparing a dish that exudes comfort and flavor, Instant Pot Pork Belly Adobo Rice is a stellar choice. This recipe brings together the savory richness of pork belly with the tangy, umami-packed punch of adobo, all nestled in a bed of perfectly cooked rice.
The Instant Pot simplifies the cooking process, transforming what could be a labor-intensive dish into an easy weeknight meal. Within minutes, you can have a tender pork belly that melts in your mouth, imbued with the fragrant spices and delicious essence of adobo. The secret lies in the pressure cooking, which melds the flavors beautifully while keeping the meat succulent and juicy.
Picture this: a hearty bowl of Adobo Rice where each grain is infused with the richness of soy sauce, vinegar, and aromatic garlic. The pork belly adds an indulgent touch, its crispy edges providing a delightful contrast to the tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior.
This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or seeking a delicious and easy comfort food fix, Instant Pot Pork Belly Adobo Rice promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Its robust flavors and easy preparation make it a staple for anyone looking to elevate their culinary repertoire.
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Ingredients
Serves 5 – 6
[pork adobo]
- 2 lbs Pork Belly – https://amzn.to/4bSaiuK
- 1/2 cup Garlic (crushed) – https://amzn.to/3VmTFR8
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce – https://amzn.to/3Vyxc4E
- 1/4 cup Vinegar – https://amzn.to/3VdP8jM
- 2 pcs Bay Leaves – https://amzn.to/4bOoMvT
- 1/2 tsp Salt – https://amzn.to/3VwCfTd
- 1 tsp Pepper – https://amzn.to/4bNUfOx
- 1/2 cup Water
[adobo rice]
- 3 cups Rice (uncooked) – https://amzn.to/4bN90Bt
- 3 cups Water
- Sauce from the Adobo
- Salt (for seasoning) – https://amzn.to/3VwCfTd
- Green Onion (for garnish) – https://amzn.to/3KBrGrU
Steps
[adobo meat and sauce]
- Put the pork belly, garlic, salt, pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, water in the Instant Pot
- Close the lid, pressure cook for 10 minutes
- After 10 minutes, remove the meat and sauce from the pot. Set them aside as we will need them when cooking the rice
[adobo rice]
- Add rinsed rice (uncooked) to the pot
- Add the Adobo Sauce (the sauce from the Adobo cooked previously)
- Add some green onion
- Add water
- Add a few Adobo meats
- Close the lid and pressure cook for 2 minutes
- After the 2-minute timer is up, keep it for an additional 10 minutes with the residual heat to continue the cooking process of rice
- After 10 minutes, open the lid, scoop it in a small bowl
- Serve it!
