Jul 13 2026

Pork Belly Bun (3) Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves3

Papaya Salad + Chicken grilled pork belly, carrot, cucumber, green onion

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Ingredients

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Papaya Salad

Pork Belly

Buns and Toppings

Method

Papaya Salad

  1. 1

    Prepare the Papaya

    Peel and shred the green papaya into thin strips using a grater or a food processor.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Carrot

    Peel and shred the carrot into thin strips, similar to the papaya.

  3. 3

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded green papaya, shredded carrot, halved cherry tomatoes, and cut green beans.

  4. 4

    Make the Dressing

    In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar dissolves.

  5. 5

    Toss the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Top with chopped peanuts.

Pork Belly

  1. 6

    Marinate the Pork Belly

    In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Coat the pork belly evenly with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 7

    Cook the Pork Belly

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Place the marinated pork belly on a baking tray and cook for 2 to 3 hours until tender. Optionally, finish under the broiler for 5-10 minutes for a crispy skin.

  3. 8

    Slice the Pork

    Once cooked, let the pork belly rest for 10 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.

Buns and Assembly

  1. 9

    Prepare the Buns

    Steam the buns according to package instructions until soft and warm.

  2. 10

    Assemble the Pork Belly Buns

    Place a slice of pork belly onto each steamed bun. Top with sliced cucumber and chopped green onions.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Serve the pork belly buns alongside the papaya salad for a complete meal.

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