Name: Braised Pork Belly Bao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Asian, Taiwanese, Chinese
Ingredients: Steamed bao buns; 1 lb sliced pork belly; 1 tbsp oil; 5 garlic cloves, smashed; 3 slices ginger; 2 green onions; 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 star anise; Shallots; crushed peanuts; chopped cilantro

Braised Pork Belly Bao

Dive into these fluffy steamed bao buns filled with succulent, flavorful braised pork belly and drizzled with a rich, reduced sauce.

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"The tenderness of the pork combined with that divine sauce and soft bao is an experience I want over and over again!"

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Transport your taste buds straight to the streets of Asia with these delightful Pork Belly Bao Buns. With each bite, you'll savor the rich and aromatic flavors of the tender braised pork belly, all wrapped up in a cloud-like bao bun. This dish perfectly marries traditional flavors with a modern twist, making it a must-try for everyone.

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Why This Recipe Will Win You Over:

Simplicity meets gourmet! While the recipe might seem intricate, the steps are straightforward, promising a restaurant-quality meal right in your kitchen. The melt-in-the-mouth texture of the pork belly, combined with the aromatic blend of spices, ensures a symphony of flavors that will captivate your palate.

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Making It Your Own

Fancy a bit of crunch? Top the buns with crushed peanuts. For those who love a pop of freshness, chopped shallots or extra cilantro will do the trick!

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Hungry Yet? Dive Right In!

Whether it's for a family dinner or a special gathering, these Pork Belly Bao Buns are sure to impress. Serve with a side of chili oil or a cold beverage, and let the flavors dance on your tongue.

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INGREDIENTS

Steamed bao buns
1 lb sliced pork belly
1 tbsp oil
5 garlic cloves, smashed
3 slices ginger
2 green onions
3 cups water

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SAUCE:

3 tbsp Shaoxing wine
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 star anise

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OPTIONAL toppings:

Shallots
Crushed peanuts
Chopped cilantro

You only need a few ingredients to braise the pork belly!

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INSTRUCTIONS

Heat a large pan over high heat and add oil.
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Sear pork belly slices for a couple of minutes on both sides and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic, green onions, and ginger.
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Mix in Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, star anise, and brown sugar.
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Return pork belly to the pan and pour in water.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer, covering with a lid.
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Halfway through, flip the pork belly and continue to braise for about 1 hour.
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Remove pork belly and let the sauce thicken on medium-high heat for around 15 minutes.
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Slice pork belly into 3-inch pieces and immerse in the reduced sauce.
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Steam the bao buns.
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Assemble the buns with 2-3 slices of pork belly, drizzle sauce, and top with cilantro.

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Enjoy! ♡

Connie Cooks

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Keywords: Pork Belly, Bao Buns, Braised, Asian Cuisine, Steamed Buns, Flavorful Sauce, Aromatic Spices

Braised Pork Belly Bao

Total Time:
1 hour 35 minutes
Yield:
8 to 10 buns

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Dive into these fluffy steamed bao buns filled with succulent, flavorful braised pork belly and drizzled with a rich, reduced sauce.

INGREDIENTS

Steamed bao buns
1 lb sliced pork belly
1 tbsp oil
5 garlic cloves, smashed
3 slices ginger
2 green onions
3 cups water

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SAUCE:

3 tbsp Shaoxing wine
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 star anise

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OPTIONAL toppings:

Shallots
Crushed peanuts
Chopped cilantro

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INSTRUCTIONS

Heat a large pan over high heat and add oil.
Sear pork belly slices for a couple of minutes on both sides and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté garlic, green onions, and ginger.
Mix in Shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, star anise, and brown sugar.
Return pork belly to the pan and pour in water.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer, covering with a lid.
Halfway through, flip the pork belly and continue to braise for about 1 hour.
Remove pork belly and let the sauce thicken on medium-high heat for around 15 minutes.
Slice pork belly into 3-inch pieces and immerse in the reduced sauce.
Steam the bao buns.
Assemble the buns with 2-3 slices of pork belly, drizzle sauce, and top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

8 to 10 buns
320
per serving

(% Daily Value)

Total Fat: 20g (30%)

Sodium: 700mg. (30%)

Dietary Fiber: 1g (4%)

Protein: 14g

Vitamin C: 4mg (7%)

Potassium: 300mg (9%)

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Cholesterol: 45mg (15%)

Total Carbohydrate: 20g (7%)

Sugars: 5g

Vitamin A: 50µg (5%)

Iron 2mg (11%)

Phosphorus 120mg (12%)

Keywords:

Pork Belly, Bao Buns, Braised, Asian Cuisine, Steamed Buns, Flavorful Sauce, Aromatic Spices