Pork Belly, Steamed Broccoli and Sesame Rice
Pork belly with steamed broccoli and sesame rice is an Asian-inspired main course where boneless pork belly is paired with tender broccoli and sticky short grain rice. The Thermomix TM7 steams the broccoli to a bright, crisp-tender finish while the rice cooks below, absorbing the toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar flavours for a complete one-bowl dinner.
About this recipe
Pork belly, steamed broccoli and sesame rice is a recipe that the Thermomix TM7 turns into a relaxed weeknight dinner with almost no hands-on work. Searching for an all-in-one kitchen machine recipe that delivers tender pork, bright green broccoli and perfectly cooked sticky rice in a single session ends here. The short grain rice cooks while the broccoli steams above it in the Varoma, so the florets turn out crisp-tender rather than soggy, and every grain absorbs the nutty toasted sesame oil and gentle rice vinegar seasoning. The homemade soy dressing, mixed in the same bowl with garlic and sea salt, brings a savoury depth that ties the whole bowl together. It is the kind of Asian-inspired main course that feels indulgent thanks to the melting pork belly, yet balanced by fresh green vegetables. Ideal for busy evenings when you want bold flavour without juggling three pans on the hob.
Preparation tips
- Pat the pork belly dry before cooking so it develops a better sear and renders its fat evenly; scoring the meat lightly helps the homemade soy dressing penetrate deeper into every slice.
- Toast the sesame oil only briefly and add it to the rice after cooking rather than during, so its nutty aroma stays bright instead of turning bitter under prolonged heat.
- Serve the broccoli and rice in warm bowls and drizzle the soy dressing at the table; extra dressing keeps for several days in a sealed jar in the fridge for quick lunches.
Recipe variations
- Make a lighter version by swapping pork belly for pan-seared chicken thighs; keep the broccoli, sesame rice and soy dressing identical for a leaner but equally aromatic weeknight dinner.
- For a vegetarian variation, replace the pork with crispy fried tofu cubes marinated in the homemade soy dressing, and finish the steamed broccoli and sesame rice with extra toasted sesame oil.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Steaming the broccoli florets in the Varoma keeps them vivid green and crisp-tender while the rice cooks below, saving you a separate pan. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the short grain rice and water directly in the mixing bowl guarantees the correct ratio for sticky, glossy grains every single time. [Time Savings]
- The TM7 grinds the sea salt and garlic cloves into a fine aromatic paste that dissolves evenly into the homemade soy dressing. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the soy dressing with rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil takes seconds and produces a silky emulsion without any manual whisking. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating cooks the pork belly gently and evenly, rendering the fat slowly so the meat stays juicy with a golden, caramelised edge. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- vegetable oil
- garlic cloves
- pork belly, boneless and skinless
- broccoli florets
- water
- fine sea salt
- white short grain rice
- rice vinegar
- toasted sesame oil
- soy dressing, homemade