Instant Pot Taiwanese Braised Pork (Lu Rou Fan)

5. Thicken Sauce & Finish

  1. Open lid, remove bay leaves and star anise.

  2. Optional: Add boiled eggs now to absorb the flavor.

  3. Use Sauté More to bring to simmer. Simmer 3–10 mins, stirring occasionally, to reduce and thicken the sauce.

  4. Taste & adjust seasoning — add a pinch of salt or sugar as needed.

6. Serve

  • Spoon braised pork over steamed white rice.

  • Add egg halves if using.

  • Garnish with sliced green onions.

  • Enjoy your comforting, delicious 滷肉飯!

🍽️ Notes

  • Soy Sauce Tip: Taste varies by brand — adjust salt to balance if using a saltier soy sauce.

  • Shallots Shortcut: Use store-bought fried shallots from Asian grocery stores.

  • Butter in Taiwanese Pork? Yes! It helps emulsify and enrich the sauce—Amy + Jacky’s clever twist.

  • More Texture? You can add shiitake mushrooms or bamboo shoots if desired.

🔥 Nutrition (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 620

  • Protein: 11g

  • Fat: 61g

  • Carbs: 5g

  • Sugar: 3g

  • Sodium: 318mg