few sprigs coriander, to garnish
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 lemongrass stalks, white inner stem only, finely chopped
4 shallots, finely chopped
3-4 spring onions, cut in half and shredded lengthways, to garnish
steamed jasmine rice
75g/2戮oz palm sugar or light soft brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil (you may need a dash more)
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
3 star anise
600g/1lb 5oz pork belly, skin and fat removed, cut into fairly small chunks