Pork Belly Buns With Spicy Mayo, Scallions, And Pickled Bean Sprouts Recipe Recipe

Name: Pork Belly Buns With Spicy Mayo, Scallions, And Pickled Bean Sprouts Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup rice vinegar; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 cups picked mung bean sprouts; :; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chili paste, such as sriracha, gochujang, or sambal oelek; 12 quarter-inch-thick slices chashu pork (see recipe; .); 1 cup reserved broth from chashu pork recipe; 6 scallions, finely sliced at a heavy bias; Shredded iceberg lettuce (if desired); 12 Chinese folded steamed buns (see note)

Servings: persons

1 cup rice vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups picked mung bean sprouts
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili paste, such as sriracha, gochujang, or sambal oelek
12 quarter-inch-thick slices chashu pork (see recipe
.)
1 cup reserved broth from chashu pork recipe
6 scallions, finely sliced at a heavy bias
Shredded iceberg lettuce (if desired)
12 Chinese folded steamed buns (see note)

1
Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved. Place bean sprouts in a small bowl. Pour hot pickling liquid over them. Cover with a paper towel, pressing the towel down into the liquid to make sure sprouts are completely submerged. Set aside.
2
Combine mayonnaise and chili paste in a small bowl. Stir with a fork until combined. Set aside.
3
Place pork slices in a medium skillet and pour broth on top. Heat over medium-high heat until simmering and pork slices are heated through. Transfer with a slotted metal spatula to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Using a blowtorch or kitchen torch, char top of each slice by running the flame rapidly back and forth over each slice until evenly crisped. Flip and repeat on second side. Alternatively, use the broiler (see note).
4
Heat buns (see note). Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over insides of each bun. If using, spread some shredded iceberg lettuce on bottom half of bun. Lay a slice of pork in each and top with pickled bean sprouts and sliced scallions. Close buns and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup rice vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pork Belly Buns With Spicy Mayo, Scallions, And Pickled Bean Sprouts Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork Belly Buns With Spicy Mayo, Scallions, And Pickled Bean Sprouts Recipe

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