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

Ingredients
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Step 1
Warm the bao buns in a bamboo steamer or microwave for 2 minutes, wrapped in foil.
Step 2
Warm the pork belly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute until edges crisp.
Step 3
Gently open each warm bun and spread 0.5 tbsp hoisin inside.
Step 4
Layer warm pork, pickled daikon, crushed peanuts, and cilantro into each bun.
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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