Char Siu Rice
Sweet and savory homemade char siu served over steamed rice with tangy pickled vegetables. A classic Cantonese comfort meal made simple for a weeknight.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice the 1 lb pork shoulder into 1-inch thick strips. In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp hoisin, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp five-spice, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
Step 2
Coat the pork strips with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the pork on the rack, reserving the marinade.
Step 4
Roast the pork for 20-25 minutes, basting with reserved marinade halfway, until the edges are caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 5
Meanwhile, cook the 1 cup rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork.
Step 6
Let the pork rest for 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces. Serve over the rice with 0.5 cup pickled vegetables on the side.
Step 7
Optional: drizzle extra pan juices over the rice for more flavor.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- pot for rice
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