5 Spice Pork Buns

Breakfast
Pork
Sides/Snacks

Easy Level:

Cook Time:

Servings:

3

Hey guys!
It’s been awhile since we last posted, but today’s video is awesome, so hopefully that makes up for it.
Most of us probably have tried Kong Ba Baos before (扣肉包 or braised pork belly steamed buns) but that’s not what we’re doing today.. it’s a bun with a Thai twist! Teaming up with our friends from Chefbox, we bring you 5 Spice Pork Buns!
Imagine the crispy crackling and melted fats from the goodness of pork belly, coated with sweet, spicy, yet savory Sriracha sauce, sandwiched between soft and fluffy steamed buns.
Going with that, we’re recommending a refreshing salad with an tangy and aromatic lime dressing to cut through the fats and to perfume the salad.
This dish is way easy to make and definitely a crowd pleaser in group gatherings and parties. Guess what’s better? Our friends from Chefbox have prepared all the ingredients in a box. Minus the hassle of shopping!
You can order one here right now!

Ingredients

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pork belly
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g
pork belly
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tsp
tsp
chinese five spice
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tsp
tsp
chinese five spice
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tsp
tsp
brown sugar
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tsp
tsp
brown sugar
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scallions
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scallions
salt and pepper
salt and pepper
sriracha sauce to taste
sriracha sauce to taste
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tsp
tsp
hoisin sauce
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tsp
tsp
hoisin sauce
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bunch
bunch
cilantro
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bunch
bunch
cilantro
zest from 1 lime
zest from 1 lime
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chinese
chinese
lotus leaf buns
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chinese
chinese
lotus leaf buns

Salad

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carrot (julienned )
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carrot (julienned )
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red cabbage (shredded)
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red cabbage (shredded)
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bunch
bunch
thai basil leaves
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bunch
bunch
thai basil leaves

Vinaigrette

zest and juice from 1 lime
zest and juice from 1 lime
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tsp
tsp
sesame oil
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tsp
tsp
sesame oil
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tbsp
tbsp
olive oil
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tbsp
tbsp
olive oil

Steps

1

For the vinaigrette grate and juice 1 lime, combine with 2 tsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp olive oil
For the vinaigrette grate and juice 1 lime, combine with 2 tsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp olive oil
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2

For the salad roughly julienne the carrot, shred the cabbage and pluck out the leaves from 1 bunch of thai basil. Combine with vinaigrette and toss.
For the salad roughly julienne the carrot, shred the cabbage and pluck out the leaves from 1 bunch of thai basil. Combine with vinaigrette and toss.
Mark as completed

3

Steam 6 chinese lotus leaf buns
Steam 6 chinese lotus leaf buns
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4

For the pork, rub them with ½ tsp chinese five spice and 2 tsp brown sugar
For the pork, rub them with ½ tsp chinese five spice and 2 tsp brown sugar
Mark as completed

5

Fry them in a hot pan with some oil, 3 - 4 mins on each side
Fry them in a hot pan with some oil, 3 - 4 mins on each side
Mark as completed

6

Season with salt and pepper
Season with salt and pepper
Mark as completed

7

When cooked, sprinkle zest of 1 lime on top
When cooked, sprinkle zest of 1 lime on top
Mark as completed

8

To assemble spread 1 tsp hoisin sauce on a lotus leaf bun, then add scallion and cilantro followed by a slice of pork belly and some sriracha sauce to taste
To assemble spread 1 tsp hoisin sauce on a lotus leaf bun, then add scallion and cilantro followed by a slice of pork belly and some sriracha sauce to taste
Mark as completed

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