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Name: Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Premium wide rice noodles (e.g., fresh *he fen*) (thicker fresh noodles are ideal for texture); 50 g Pickled long beans (*suan dou jiao*) (for a sharp, salty counterpoint); 30 g Fresh spring onions (finely sliced, for garnish); 50 g Pickled bamboo shoots (thinly sliced); 50 g Toasted peanuts (coarsely crushed, for crunch); 30 ml Aromatic chili oil (homemade, infused with Sichuan chili flakes, star anise, and bay leaf); 1 Free-range duck or chicken carcass (a combination yields the best depth); 30 ml Premium light soy sauce; 20 ml Premium dark soy sauce; 1 Bay leaf; 3 Star anise; 5 g Chinese yellow rock sugar (for nuanced sweetness and gloss); 1 Cinnamon stick; 5 g Freshly ground Da Hong Pao Sichuan peppercorns; 1 pinch MSG (a pinch enhances umami significantly (optional, but highly recommended for authenticity)); 1 pinch Fine sea salt (to taste); 320 g High-quality, skinless pork belly (ensure a good meat-to-fat ratio for optimal texture); 30 ml Light soy sauce; 20 ml Dark soy sauce (for boiling pork); 2 L Salted water (for blanching pork belly); 15 ml Neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed or canola) (for rendering fat with a high smoke point); 30 g Fresh ginger (sliced, about 2-inch piece); 2 cloves Garlic (lightly smashed, for a milder infusion); 45 ml Shaoxing wine (for depth and aromatic complexity); 10 ml Toasted sesame oil (a drizzle for nutty fragrance before serving); 30 g Fresh cilantro (chopped, for a vibrant, fresh counterpoint)

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Pork Belly Noodle Bowl with Spiced BrothRev 1

Guiling style noodesRev 2

Elevated Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork BellyRev 3

The key to an exceptional Guilin noodle dish lies in the depth of the master stock and the perfect texture of the pork belly. Don't rush the rendering or the stock reduction; patience will be rewarded with unparalleled flavor.

Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork BellyRev 4

Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork BellyRev 5

Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork BellyRev 6

Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork BellyRev 7

Title	Revision	Note
Pork Belly Noodle Bowl with Spiced Broth	1
Guiling style noodes	2
Elevated Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly	3	The key to an exceptional Guilin noodle dish lies in the depth of the master stock and the perfect texture of the pork belly. Don't rush the rendering or the stock reduction; patience will be rewarded with unparalleled flavor.
Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly	4
Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly	5
Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly	6
Guilin Style Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork Belly	7