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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
In a large pot, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic. Add the pork belly and enough water to cover it. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the pork is tender.
- 2
Shred the Pork
Remove the pork belly from the pot and let it cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Prepare the Bao Buns
Steam the bao buns according to package instructions until fluffy and warm.
- 4
Assemble the Bao
Place a generous amount of shredded pork belly in the center of each steamed bao bun. Top with sliced cucumber, a drizzle of hoisin sauce, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.
- 5
Serve
Serve the bao warm and enjoy!