Pork Braised in Dark Soy Sauce

(14) Course Appetizers Total Time 2 1/2h

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 (1 1/4 lb) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed
1 (3 1/2 to 4 inch) cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder (sometimes called pork butt; in 1 or 2 solid pieces), cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons coriander seeds, toasted and cooled
3 tablespoons yellow soybean sauce, mashed with back of a spoon to a coarse paste
3/4 cup chopped shallots (3 large)
5 cups plus 2 tablespoons water
8 garlic cloves, chopped
Garnish: 3 (5 1/2 inch) fresh Holland red chiles, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
Special equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder; a mini food processor

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