500gms pork belly, cut into cubes (2"x2") or any pork parts with fats
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup chopped shallots or red onion
6 gloves of garlic, sliced
1 Tbsp ground coriander
4 pcs star anise
8 large dried shitake mushrooms, soaked in water to soften, squeeze excess liquid then cut into strips
1 Tbps dark soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp rock salt
1/4 tsp ground white pepper (black pepper will do if you do not have white)
1 liter water