9 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
2 or 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 onion, sliced
1 pandan leaf, fresh or frozen (optional)
300驳/10陆辞锄 jasmine rice
4 dried bay leaves
1 bay leaf
salt and freshly ground black pepper
陆 tbsp cracked black pepper
4 tbsp dark brown sugar
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp olive oil
250ml/9fl oz sugar cane vinegar or Japanese rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
125ml/4fl oz dark soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
900g/2lb pork belly, skinned weight, cut into cubes