Taiwanese Minced Pork Rice, also known as "Lu Rou Fan," is a beloved Taiwanese comfort food featuring flavorful minced pork served over steamed rice. Adding European Corinthian black raisins can introduce a unique sweetness and depth of flavor to this dish. Here's how you can make it:

Ingredients:

For the Minced Pork:

• 500g (about 1 lb) ground pork
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 cup water or chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• European Corinthian black raisins, to taste (adjust according to preference)

For Serving:

• Steamed rice
• Hard-boiled eggs (optional)
• Sliced green onions or cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Minced Pork:

   • In a large skillet or wok, heat a bit of oil over medium heat.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
   • Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook until it starts to brown, breaking it apart with a spoon or spatula.
   • Once the pork is browned, add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, sugar, and five-spice powder. Stir well to combine.
   • Pour in the water or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
   • Add the European Corinthian black raisins to the pork mixture, stirring to distribute them evenly.
   • Reduce the heat to low and let the pork simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the pork is tender.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Serve:

   • Spoon the minced pork over steamed rice in individual serving bowls.
   • Garnish with sliced green onions or cilantro.
   • Optionally, serve with halved hard-boiled eggs on the side for extra protein.
   • Enjoy your Taiwanese Minced Pork Rice with a delightful sweetness from the European Corinthian black raisins!

This dish is perfect for a cozy meal at home and is sure to satisfy your taste buds with its rich and savory flavors enhanced by the addition of raisins. Adjust the sweetness level to your preference by adding more or fewer raisins.