Taiwanese Gua Bao (Pork Belly Buns)

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Hey everyone! Get ready to fall in love with Taiwanese Gua Bao – soft buns filled with mouthwatering roasted pork belly, topped with zesty pickled mustard greens and fresh cilantro. Trust me, it's a taste sensation you won't want to miss! Let's embark on this flavorful journey together!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pork belly, skin on
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 6 to 8 Gua Bao buns (can be found at Asian grocery stores or homemade)
• Pickled mustard greens or cucumber slices, for topping
• Crushed peanuts, for garnish
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Score the pork belly skin with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut into the meat too deeply.
2. In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder. Place the pork belly in a roasting pan and pour the marinade over it, ensuring it is well coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Roast the pork belly in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the skin is crispy. If needed, broil the pork belly for a few minutes at the end to crisp up the skin further.
4. Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
5. Warm the Gua Bao buns according to the package instructions or by steaming them briefly.
6. To assemble, place a few slices of the roasted pork belly inside each Gua Bao bun. Top with pickled mustard greens or cucumber slices, crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro leaves.
7. Serve the Taiwanese Gua Bao immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors and textures in every bite!

 

[laplus]

This Taiwanese Gua Bao is the bomb diggity! Juicy pork belly, tangy mustard greens, and fragrant cilantro all snuggled in soft buns. Have to get ready to have my taste buds do the cha-cha!

 

[Serene]

Wow! Another lovely snack for tonight! Surely this bun will make our tummy full

 

[ChocoJay]

Yum! Here's a quick breakdown for making Taiwanese Gua Bao (Pork Belly Buns): First, steam the buns until fluffy. Then, fill them with succulent pork belly slices, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of hoisin sauce. Enjoy your homemade Asian street food delight!

 

[wolfgang]

There's something truly special about the combination of tender pork belly, flavorful sauce, and pillowy buns. It's a delightful culinary experience that's sure to impress. I can't wait to give this recipe a try and savor those tasty buns! Thanks for sharing!