Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly- "Thit Kho"

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1. 1Step 1: In a wok over medium heat, add the oil until hot and glossy then add garlic and onions. Saute for 1 minute then use a slotted spoon to remove the onions and garlic and set aside in small bowl.
2. 2Step 2: Caramelize sugar by adding sugar to a clean wok over medium heat. When the sugar starts to turn orange/light brown, then add back in your onions and garlic.
3. 3Step 3: Turn up the heat to high, and add the sliced pork belly and stir-fry until caramelized and cooked until a little crisp, 2 minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Add fish sauce, oyster sauce, Maggi, black pepper and soy sauce and a little water to cover some of the ribs.
5. 5Step 5: Add chili and ginger. Cover and keep at a lower simmer. Let cook for 10 to 15 minutes, and stir occasionally. When pork firm tender and a nice dark color, pork belly is done.
6. 6Step 6: Do a final taste, and add salt, sugar, and/or more fish sauce as needed.
7. 7Step 7: Remove from heat, cover, and let rest 10 min before serving for flavors to meld and set. Garnish with some fresh cracked pepper.