Be Celeng Base Manis (Pork in Soy Sauce)

This is a Balinese recipe using Ketjap Manis. Enjoy

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 5  shallots, peeled and sliced
• 5  garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 600  g boneless pork shoulder or 600  g  pork legs, cut in 2 cm cubes
• 3  inches gingerroot, peeled and chopped (8cm)
• 4  tablespoons ketjap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 2  tablespoons thin soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 6 -10  birds eye chiles, left whole

Directions

1. Heat oil in a wok or heavy saucepan.
2. Add shallots and garlic and saute for 2 minutes over medium heat or until lightly coloured.
3. Add pork and continue to saute for 2 more minutes on high heat.
4. Add both lots of soy sauce and pepper and continue sauteing for 1 minute.
5. Pour in chicken stock and simmer over low to medium heat for approximately 1 hour.
6. There should be very little sauce and the meat should be shiny and dark brown.
7. If meat becomes too dry during cooking, add a little chicken stock.