Pork-Belly Buns Recipe | Epicurious

Name: Pork-Belly Buns Recipe | Epicurious
Ingredients: 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 1/2 cups water, divided; 2 1/2 lb skinless boneless pork belly, cut into quarters; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), divided; 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast; 3 tablespoons sugar plus a pinch; 2 tablespoons nonfat dried milk; 3 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; Canola oil for greasing and brushing; Equipment: a deep 12-inch skillet with domed lid or a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok with lid; Accompaniments: hoisin sauce; thinly sliced cucumber; chopped scallions; 0cucumber; scallions

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We knew Chang was something special the minute we tasted his signature dish. He plays with the classic Chinese pork bun, retaining its pillowy white wrapping, adding crisp cucumbers and scallions,...

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Ingredients

1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
4 1/2 cups water, divided
2 1/2 lb skinless boneless pork belly, cut into quarters
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup warm water (105-115°F), divided
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar plus a pinch
2 tablespoons nonfat dried milk
3 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Canola oil for greasing and brushing
Equipment: a deep 12-inch skillet with domed lid or a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok with lid
Accompaniments: hoisin sauce; thinly sliced cucumber; chopped scallions
0cucumber
scallions