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Chinese Pork Bun

A quick and satisfying pork bun with a savory filling, fresh lettuce, and cherry tomatoes, all wrapped in a soft bun with sesame seeds.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
22g
Chinese Pork Bun
comfortingquickchineseporksoftcrunchyweeknight dinnersandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked pork
  • 2 hamburger buns
  • 2 leaves lettuce
  • 4 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Shred the 1 cup cooked pork into a bowl and toss with the 1 tbsp soy sauce. If you have hoisin or five-spice, add a pinch for extra flavor.

  2. 2

    Warm the 2 hamburger buns in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Divide the pork between the buns, then top each with 1 lettuce leaf and 2 cherry tomatoes, sliced.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the 1 tsp sesame seeds over the filling and serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl

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