15-Minute Pork Belly Gua Bao
Steamed pillowy buns stuffed with crispy pan-fried pork belly, quick pickled cucumbers, crushed peanuts, and a touch of hoisin. A Taiwanese street snack that hits in under 15 minutes with pantry staples.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 6 oz pork belly, thinly sliced (or 6 oz)
- 2 buns steamed gua bao buns (store-bought, 2 count)
- ½ medium cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 3 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- 1
Toss cucumber matchsticks with white vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add pork belly slices and cook without stirring until edges crisp and brown, ~2 minutes per side.
- 4
Warm gua bao buns according to package directions (usually 30 seconds in a steamer or microwave).
- 5
Spread 1 tbsp hoisin inside each bun, then add pork, pickled cucumber, and crushed peanuts.
- 6
Serve immediately while buns are warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl
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