15-Min Pork Belly Gua Bao with Chili Oil
Steamed pillowy buns stuffed with crispy pan-seared pork belly, pickled mustard greens, peanuts, and a drizzle of hot chili oil. A Taiwanese street snack that tastes fancy but comes together in minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice pork belly into 1/4-inch-thick strips, keeping skin intact if present.
Step 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Lay pork strips flat and sear without moving until edges crisp and fat renders, about 3–4 minutes per side.
Step 3
Warm gua bao in a microwave (30 seconds) or steamer (1 minute) to soften. Keep wrapped until ready to stuff.
Step 4
Lay each bun open. Layer pork, pickled mustard greens, and crushed peanuts inside.
Step 5
Drizzle chili oil over the filling. Serve with hoisin sauce on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- cutting board
- knife
- microwave or steamer
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