Easy Patatim Recipe. No frying. Chinese Braised Pork Leg

Patatim is a Filipino-Chinese dish that has its origins in Chinese cuisine, specifically influenced by primarily Filipino-Chinese community in Binondo, Manila, Philippines. The dish is characterized by braised pork leg (pata) in a savory and slightly sweet sauce, typically made with soy sauce, star anice and other spices. It is often served with vegetables and sometimes steamed buns or rice. The dish reflects a blend of Chinese culinary techniques with Filipino flavors and ingredients. Ingredients for One Pata: ! whole pork leg(pata), around 2 kg, cleaned and hair removed 3/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp brown sugar 4 pcs yellow rock sugar(optional) 4 tbsp rice wine or shaoxing wine 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 star anise 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 3 bulbs green onions 4 slices ginger 2-3 pcs bay leaves 1/2 tsp whole peppercorns 4 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 4 tbsp water(for slurry) ! liter water or enough to cover the pork leg salt and pepper to taste optional vegetables:bok choy, carrots, napa cabbage, kangkong