Jul 14 2026
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Pork Bao Recipe

Inspired by Sampan
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Pork Belly, Shallot, Mint

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Ingredients

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Pork Bao Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork Belly

    Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Season the pork belly with salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Place it in a baking dish and cover with foil. Roast for 2 hours or until tender.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chopped shallots. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Bao Buns

    Steam the bao buns according to package instructions until soft and fluffy, usually about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Bao

    Once the pork belly is cooked, slice it into thin pieces. Place a slice of pork belly inside each bao bun, top with the shallot sauce, and add fresh mint leaves.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the pork bao warm with extra mint leaves on the side.

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