Ume Glazed Grilled Pork Bao Buns Recipe
Pickled Namasu, Micro Cilantro
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Ingredients
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Pork Marinade
Pickled Namasu
Bao Buns
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Pork
- 1
Marinate the pork
In a bowl, mix umeboshi paste, soy sauce, mirin, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the pork belly and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Grill the pork
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork belly for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred. Let rest before slicing.
Prepare the Pickled Namasu
- 3
Pickle the vegetables
In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add julienned daikon radish and carrot. Mix well and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Bao Buns
- 4
Prepare the dough
In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the yeast mixture to the flour and knead into a smooth dough.
- 5
Steam the bao buns
Divide the dough into small balls and roll them into flat rounds. Place them on parchment paper and steam in a bamboo or electric steamer for about 10 minutes.
Assemble the Dish
- 6
Assemble the bao
Slice the grilled pork belly and place it inside the steamed bao bun. Top with pickled namasu and garnish with micro cilantro.
