Step 2: Add the aromatics & liquid
Aromatics
- garlica handful of cloves
- black peppercornsa spoonful
- bay leavesa few
Braising liquid
- water1 part
- soy sauce1 part
- vinegar1 part
Add the garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Stir and them until aromatic, about 1 minute.
- Then, to prevent the aromatics from burning, add in the braising liquid.
Add in the equal parts of water, soy sauce, and vinegar until everything is barely submerged.