Char Siu Pork Belly Buns
This recipe from chef Karen Bell of Milwaukee's Bavette La Boucherie is a weekend-long event -- but a fun project that's well worth the effort. Rich, hoisin-glazed pork belly nestles in soft white steamed buns with cilantro and pickled veggies.
Source: Midwest Living
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Credit: Brie Passano
Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
*Tip
You can cool buns completely and freeze in an airtight container up to 2 months. Reheat frozen buns in a steamer 2 to 3 minutes, until puffy, soft and warm.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
621 calories; fat 29g; cholesterol 80mg; saturated fat 10g; carbohydrates 52g; mono fat 13g; poly fat 5g; insoluble fiber 2g; sugars 11g; protein 35g; vitamin a 1794.4IU; vitamin c 2.8mg; thiamin 0.6mg; riboflavin 0.4mg; niacin equivalents 4.7mg; vitamin b6 0.1mg; folate 132.1mcg; sodium 285mg; potassium 173mg; calcium 22mg; iron 2.6mg.