Char Siu originally started as "grilled pork", which was used when it first originated. Later, it was replaced by Char Siu. In the Char Siu method, besides the classicChar Siu meat, there is also Char Siu rice,Char Siu bunsand so on. However, these all require knowing the basic Char Siu method first.

Char Siu method

This traditional Cantonese dish, Char Siu, is one of the representative dishes of Cantonese roasted meats.

IngredientsPreparation

500g of pork belly, green onionsGingereach 100g,Soy sauceas needed, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt,Chicken powder，MSGand thirteen spices.

Method steps

1, chop the ginger, cut the green onions into segments,Pork bellycut into pieces;

2,Porkafter cutting, add green onions and ginger, soy sauce, salt, sugar, MSG, chicken powder, thirteen spices and mix well;

3, heat a lot of oil in the pot, after cleaning the meat, put it in the pot, fry until the water dries over high heat, then fry over low heat for about 20 minutes, take it out and cool it before slicing;

4, put half a bowl of the marinated meat juice intomicrowaveand heat for 2 minutes, after thickening, pour into the meat slices and mix well.

Tips

When frying the meat, pay attention to the heat and adjust the time according to the actual situation, do not fry it until it is burnt.

Homemade Char Siu method

The homemade flavor is more suitable for the general public, and the seasoning and marinade should be determined according to personal preferences.

Ingredient preparation

500g of pork belly,Light soy sauce, minced garlic, old soy sauce,white sugar, minced ginger, oyster sauce,black pepper, wine, chicken sauce, oil.Method steps1, wash and cut the pork into 1-2cm thick slices, then put it into all the seasonings;2, mix well and marinate for a day, you can poke small holes on the meat with a toothpick;

3, heat a lot of oil in the frying pan, put the marinated meat in, keep stirring to avoid sticking;

4, after frying, take it out to cool, and then cut it into smaller pieces.

Tips

If you have

oven

you can also use the oven, which will have a better effect.

Honey-glazedChar Siu methodThis method is relatively sweeter and also more glossy.

Ingredient preparation500g of pork belly, 3ml of soy sauce, 1 block of red yeast rice, 45g of fine sugar, 5g of minced garlic, a little five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 15ml of cooking wine, 15ml of red yeast rice juice,

Maltose

sugar 30g, 30ml of water.

Method steps1, take a small bowl, put in soy sauce, red yeast rice, sugar, five-spice powder, minced garlic, cooking wine, oyster sauce, and red yeast rice juice and mix into Char Siu sauce;2, after washing the pork belly, cut it into about 3cm thick pieces, then put it in a sealed box, add the appropriate amount of Char Siu sauce, mix well, and refrigerate for 2 days;

3, mix maltose and water into

sugar water

and wait until

roast meatprocess, brush with sugar water 2-3 times halfway through;4, put the marinated Char Siu meat on a rack, put it in the preheated 220 degree oven, roast for 35-40 minutes.TipsMaltose can also be replaced with

honey

Tip:

You can also use corn syrup.HoneySubstitute.