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Bao Recipe

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@setaara

Jul 20 2025

3h

Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Bao in just 3h . Braised pork belly, cucumber, hoisin

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Preparation

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!

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