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Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns (Gua Bao) Recipe

Name: Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns (Gua Bao) Recipe
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: For the Pork Belly:; 2 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil; One (1-pound) slab skin-on pork belly, cut into 2-inch strips, then sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed; 2 (1/8th-inch) slices fresh ginger (unpeeled); 1 star anise pod (optional); 1 small fresh red chili, such as Thai chili (optional); 2 tablespoons rock, brown or raw sugar; 1/4 cup Asian rice wine; 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder (see note); 1/4 cup dark soy sauce; 1/4 cup light soy sauce; 4 cups water; For the Buns and Toppings:; 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts; 1 tablespoon rock, brown, or raw sugar (see note); 6 fresh or frozen Chinese-style steamed buns (see note); 6 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems chopped; 4 tablespoons coarsely chopped Asian pickled mustard greens (see note)

Total 2h 30m

This Taiwanese Pork Belly Buns (Gua Bao) recipe features tender pork belly cooked in a flavorful blend of spices and sauces, served on soft steamed buns and topped with roasted peanuts, cilantro, and pickled mustard greens for a delicious and satisfying meal.