Crispy Pork Belly Bao Buns (Gua Bao) Recipe - The Trellis

Crispy Pork Belly Bao Buns (Gua Bao) Recipe - The Trellis

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Indulge in the heavenly delight of Pork Belly Bao! These delectable, melt-in-your-mouth buns are filled with succulent slices of tender pork belly,

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Ingredients

  • Pork Belly: You can use a pork belly roast or pork belly slices for this recipe.
  • Olive Oil: Gives the marinade and pork a bit of fat. Other oils can be used.
  • Chinese 5-spice Powder: It adds a ton of flavor to the meat, so it's best not to substitute this spice.
  • Onion: This will add a lot of flavor to the cooking broth.
  • Beef Broth: Use broth or a mix of water and bouillon cube. Feel free to experiment with other broths like chicken broth.
  • Carrot, Cucumber & Daikon: These vegetables give a nice crunch, freshness, and sweetness to the buns.
  • Cilantro: Used as a garnish, so it can be skipped if you don't like cilantro.
  • Hoisin Sauce: Spread on the buns to give a sweet flavor.
  • Bao Bun: If you can't find bao buns, you can use roti, tortillas, or lettuce as alternatives.

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