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Chinese Red Cooked Pork Belly Bao Recipe

Chinese Red Cooked Pork Belly Bao Recipe: Comfort in Every Bite

Discover the magic of traditional Chinese cuisine with this Chinese Red Cooked Pork Belly Bao recipe, a comfort food delight.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bao
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 kg Pork Belly Rich and fatty, for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh, infuses the braising liquid.
  • 3 whole Star Anise For unique flavor.
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Adds warmth.
  • 100 ml Light Soy Sauce Provides umami.
  • 50 ml Dark Soy Sauce Enriches color and flavor.
  • 3 tbsp Brown Sugar Balances savory notes.
  • 100 ml Shaoxing Wine Deepens flavor.
  • 500 ml Water For cooking the pork.
For the Bao
  • 6 pieces Bao Buns Soft and fluffy.
  • 2 cups Shredded Green Cabbage Adds crunch.
  • 4 pieces Sliced Spring Onions Optional for fresh flavor.
  • 1 cup Crushed Roasted Peanuts Enhances texture.
For the Spicy Mayo
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Sriracha For a spicy kick.
  • 100 ml Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise Creamy base.

Equipment

  • oven
  • casserole dish
  • Grill Pan
  • small bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. In a large casserole dish, whisk together light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, dark soy sauce, and sliced ginger.
  3. Pour in water, mixing until the sugar is dissolved before adding the pork belly.
  4. Cover the dish tightly and braise in the oven for 2 hours.
  5. Chill overnight for richer flavor.
  6. Mix coconut sriracha and Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise in a bowl.
  7. Skim excess fat from the braising liquid and reserve 1 cup for grilling.
  8. Slice the pork belly and grill each side for 2-3 minutes, brushing with reserved liquid.
  9. Spread spicy mayo in bao buns, add pork slices, cabbage, and peanuts, then close.

Nutrition

Serving: 1baoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Assemble the bao just before serving for best texture. Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness.

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