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10-Min Crispy Pork Belly Bao

Steamed bao buns filled with crispy pork belly, pickled daikon, crushed peanuts, and a cilantro kick—zero cooking, pure assembly. The TikTok snack that tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
16g
10-Min Crispy Pork Belly Bao
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Warm the bao buns in a bamboo steamer or microwave for 2 minutes, wrapped in foil.

  2. Step 2

    Warm the pork belly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until edges crisp.

  3. Step 3

    Gently open each warm bun and spread 0.5 tbsp hoisin inside.

  4. Step 4

    Layer warm pork, pickled daikon, crushed peanuts, and cilantro into each bun.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately while buns are still warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • bamboo steamer or microwave
  • 12-inch skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

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