Rou Jia Mo

Rou Jia Mo, known as the 'Chinese meat sandwich', features tender pork belly and soft bread, offering rich flavors that make it a popular street food in China.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Course Lunch, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine Chinese

Servings servings

Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

450 g pork belly
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 piece ginger, sliced
1 piece star anise
2 cups water
4 pieces Chinese mantou or sandwich bread Use steamed buns or regular sandwich bread.
to taste fresh cilantro, for serving Garnish the sandwich.

Instructions

Cooking

In a pot, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Add pork belly and brown on all sides.
Stir in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and star anise.
Add water, bring to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 1-2 hours until tender.
Remove pork, shred or slice, and dip bread in the braising liquid.
Assemble by placing pork in the bread and garnishing with fresh cilantro.
Serve warm.

Notes

Make sure to brown the pork belly well for deeper flavor. Let the pork cook slowly to become tender, preferably in a heat-retaining pot. Experiment with additional spices, like chili peppers for some heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Keyword Asian Cuisine, Chinese meat sandwich, pork belly, Rou Jia Mo, Street Food

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