Gua Bao (Pork Belly Bao)

Name: Gua Bao (Pork Belly Bao)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 55 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 lb pork belly; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 cloves garlic; 4 green onions; 4- inch ginger root; 2 shallots; 4 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 4 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Szechuan chili Flakes; 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 2 shallots; rice wine vinegar to cover; 1 red Birds Eye Chili; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts; 2 teaspoons powdered sugar; 10 Gua Bao Buns; Pickled Shallots; Sweet Peanuts; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings
10
Calories
438 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian, Taiwanese

Gua Bao (Pork Belly Bao)

Chad Dorsey

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My Gua Bao recipe incorporates spicy yet sweet Asian flavors into tender, crisp pork belly slices, all wrapped in a fluffy steamed bun.

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Ingredients

Servings

Pork Belly

1.5 lb pork belly
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cloves garlic smashed
4 green onions
4- inch ginger root peeled and quartered
2 shallots sliced
4 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
4 tablespoons dark soy sauce or soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Szechuan chili Flakes
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

Pickled Shallots

2 shallots sliced thin
rice wine vinegar to cover
1 red Birds Eye Chili minced

Sweet Peanuts

1/2 cup roasted peanuts crushed
2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Serving

10 Gua Bao Buns (or store bought)
Pickled Shallots
Sweet Peanuts
1/2 cup cilantro leaves

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Instructions

Pickled Shallots

Thinly slice the shallots and mince the red chili. Transfer to a small bowl and cover with rice wine vinegar. Set aside.

Sweet Peanuts

Finely chop roasted peanuts and mix with powdered sugar in a bowl. Set aside.

Pork Belly

Cut the pork belly lengthwise into 1 inch thick slabs. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove pork, set aside on paper towels.
Drain pot and heat oil. Fry pork belly until browned on both sides. Add garlic, green onions, ginger, shallots, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, chili flakes, Chinese Five spice, white pepper and enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil and continue cooking for around 1 1/2 hours or until the pork belly becomes tender, but not falling apart. Make steamed buns.

Assembly

Remove pork belly pieces and keep warm on covered plate. Remove solids from braising liquid and discard. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes to reduce and thicken.
Cut pork belly into 3-inch pieces and toss with the reduced liquid to coat.
Carefully pull each steamed bun apart to open and add 1-2 pieces of pork belly, pickled shallots, cilantro and sprinkle with sweet peanuts.

Notes

Nutrition calculation is for meat and condiments only. See Gua Bao Buns for nutrition information.
Gua Bao Buns for nutrition information.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 486mg (20%) Potassium 310mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 588IU (12%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	438kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	40g	62%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Cholesterol	49mg	16%
Sodium	486mg	20%
Potassium	310mg	7%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	588IU	12%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	34mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%