Gua Bao

Also known as the "Taiwanese Hamburger". A fluffy steamed bun folded over a slab of meltingly tender braised pork belly, topped with pickled mustard greens, crushed peanuts, and fresh cilantro. A perfect balance of fatty, salty, sweet, sour, and fresh.

2h 30mTime
HardDifficulty
4 pplServings
TaiwaneseCuisine
Gua Bao

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 500 g Pork Belly

Produce

3
  • 1 cup Pickled Mustard Greens
  • 1 bunch Cilantro
  • 3 cloves Garlic

Grains & Starches

1
  • 8 pcs Steamed Buns

Sauces & Oils

1
  • 0.5 cup Soy Sauce

Spices & Seasoning

2
  • 0.5 cup Peanut Powder
  • 1 tsp Five Spice Powder

Pantry

2
  • 2 tbsp Rock Sugar
  • 4 cups Water

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Tags

TaiwaneseSandwichMain CoursePorkStreet FoodMain

Instructions

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Cut the pork belly into thick slices (about 1cm). in a hot pan until lightly browned

the pork with soy sauce, rock sugar, five spice powder, garlic, and water. until tender

Steam the steamed buns until hot and fluffy

Finely chop the pickled mustard greens and sauté briefly

Assemble: Open a bun, place a slice of pork, top with pickles, a generous spoon of peanut powder, and fresh cilantro