pork belly buns

These Pork Belly Buns comprise of slow-cooked pork belly is sliced and simmered in a sweet-savory Vietnamese caramel sauce and sandwiched between soft, pillowy steamed buns. But it doesn&#x27;t stop there - a hit of spice comes from kimchi and flash-fry of fresh chilies and green onions.

Pork Belly Buns Recipe

slab pork belly (about 2 pounds)

cooking oil

garlic (finely minced)

ginger

chili pepper (minced (optional))

onion

brown sugar

rice vinegar

Asian fish sauce

soy sauce

water

bun flour (banh bao)

ingredients

all-purpose flour

squares of parchment paper (about 4"x4")

chili (minced

rice vinegar (or white vinegar)

salt

hoisin sauce

Kimchi (optional)

Preheat oven to 275F. Wrap the pork belly in heavy tin foil (or use 2 layers). Place on baking sheet and roast for 2 hours. Remove from oven and let cool before refrigerating at least 2 hour or up to 2 days.

Unwrap the pork belly, and slice into 1/2" pieces

In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce and water.

Heat a wok or large saute pan over high heat. When hot, swirl in cooking oil and add several slices to the wok, but do not overlap. Fry each side until browned. Remove to plate. Repeat with remaining.

Turn the heat to medium-low. Add in the garlic, ginger, chiles (if using) and green onion. Saute for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the remaining caramel sauce into the pan.Return the pork belly slices back into the wok and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Follow the directions on the package to make the dough, cover and let rise for 20 minutes.

Sprinkle clean work surface with the all-purpose flour. Place the dough on work surface and cut into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and keep all balls loosely covered with plastic wrap or towel. You'll work with 1 ball at a time, keeping the rest covered.

Use a rolling pin to roll out each ball into an oval, about 4"x3". Fold the oval in half to create bun shaped. Place on parchment square. Keep covered loosely with plastic wrap or towel to prevent drying out. Repeat with remaining dough.

Prepare steamer (see photos above). Steam the buns for 15 minutes. You'll have to steam in 2 or 3 batches (avoid overcrowding the buns).

FOR THE BUNS

Place the green onion, chili, vinegar and salt in a small heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the cooking oil until smoking, remove from heat and immediately pour on top of the green onion mixture. Please be careful, the oil will bubble and crackle.

To serve, carefully open each bun, spread a bit of hoisin sauce in the bun. Add a slice of pork belly and top with the chili sauce. Add a bit of kimchi if desired.

FOR THE CHILI SAUCE

Tender pork belly marinated in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and spices, braised to perfection, then served in soft, homemade bao buns. Topped with pickled vegetables, hoisin sauce, and fresh cilantro, these buns offer a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Ideal for a delightful and flavorful snack or meal.

How to make pork belly bao buns

pork belly

garlic,

ginger, grated

Salt and pepper

Pickled vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, daikon radish)

Hoisin sauce

cilantro

Marinate Pork Belly: Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.Marinate pork belly in this mixture for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Cook Pork Belly: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Sear pork belly in an oven-safe pot until browned. Add marinade and enough water to cover the pork. Braised in the oven for 2-3 hours until tender.

Prepare Bao Buns: Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.Gradually add warm water and knead until smooth.Let dough rise for 1 hour.Divide and roll dough into small circles.Let rest for 15 minutes, then steam for 10 minutes.

Assemble Buns: Sliced pork belly. Fill steamed buns with pork belly, pickled vegetables, hoisin sauce, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

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