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Cantonese Hamburger

Cultural Context

Originating from the Cantonese-speaking regions, the Cantonese Hamburger, or Gua Bao, is a beloved street food that features braised pork belly nestled in a soft steamed bun. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or light meal, it reflects the region's culinary emphasis on flavor and texture, combining savory, sweet, and aromatic elements. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond its origins, inspiring variations across Asia and in fusion cuisine.

CantoneseCNmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
600 grams minced meat
sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 slices of cheese
2 eggs
hamburger buns
salt
white pepper
half a teaspoon chicken powder
Chinese rice wine
sesame oil
oyster sauce
soy sauce
olive oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
lettuce

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

steamed buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: store-bought rolls

Whole wheat buns provide more fiber, while store-bought rolls are more economical.

1

Prepare the ingredients: cut up a few leaves of lettuce and mix with sweet chili sauce and 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.

2

Measure out 600 grams of minced meat for the burgers.

3

Marinate the minced meat by sprinkling salt, white pepper, half a teaspoon of chicken powder, drizzling in Chinese rice wine, sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a bit of olive oil.

4

Mix the marinated meat with a glove and add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch for crispiness.

5

Preheat the pan until very hot, then drizzle olive oil to prevent sticking.

6

Shape the minced meat into two patties using a tablespoon, flattening them to the desired thickness.

7

Pan-fry each patty for about 3-4 minutes on one side before flipping.

8

After 3 minutes, flip the patties and pan-fry for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked.

9

Cut the hamburger buns in half and add the lettuce mixture to the bottom half.

10

Place the cooked patties on top of the lettuce.

11

Add a slice of cheese and the pan-fried eggs on top of the patties.

12

Assemble the burger and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

braisingsteaming

Equipment Needed

panspatulaglovesknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Gua BaoTaiwanese Pork Belly Bun

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