Simmer: put the 2 cups of water in the pan, add the pork belly, bay leaf, and 1 tbsp. whole peppercorn (simmer for 15 minutes)
Then combine the soy sauce, 1/8 tsp salt, 1 tsp brown sugar, garlic and ground pepper then bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until meat is tender and the sauce become thicken