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刈包 (Gua Bao)

Chinese · Taiwan · Taipei

Steamed buns filled with braised pork and pickles.

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
210 min
Serves
6

Ingredients

  • 600 grams pork belly
  • 12 pcs bao buns
  • 1 cup pickled mustard greens
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rock sugar
  • 1 tsp five spice powder

Method

  1. Braise pork belly with soy, sugar, five spice.
  2. Steam buns until soft and fluffy.
  3. Fill buns with pork and pickled greens.
  4. Serve hot with optional cilantro and peanuts.

Chef's tips

  • Ensure buns are warm when serving.
  • Balance sweetness in pork with tart greens.
Recipe by Food Pulse Editors · worldofjoy.com/recipes/gua-bao