Dark Soy Pork Belly with Sea Cucumber

Dried sea cucumbers needs lots of preparations, go through many cleaning process b4 it can be eaten. For those pple who do not noe how to handle dried sea cucumber, its better than u purchase those ready soak ones from market.

Dad loves to purchase dried sea cucumbers & he collects them.On sunny day, he tends to sun his collection, take great care of them. These dried sea cucumbers can be kept for years if well taken care of. Always avoid contact of cooked rice & oil.
Dad's the one who boils & boil,ensure that they are big & soft enough while mum's the one who wash & clean, removes the unwanted tenticles from the tummy. And i'm the wan who cooks & eats them :-P Not forgetting that sea cucumber is a good form of collagen, no harm eating more. haha....

Ingredients;
½ sea cucumber, sliced
220g pork belly, sliced
1 pc 3 inches size ginger, shred
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp dark soy (thick)
1 tbsp oyster sauce
Dash of salt
½ tbsp oil

Method;
-Fry garlic & ginger in hot oil till fragrant.
-Add pork belly slices, fry till cooked.
-Add seasoning, fry till pork belly is soft.
-Stir in sea cucumber, cover & let simmer for 8-10 mins.
-Enjoy!

This is 1 of dad's collection, purchased from Hock Hua gingseng. These precious cost $550 per kg. Prices varies depending on the sizes, thickness & the type it belongs to. Oh ya, its orginality as well.