Woo Can Cook | Taiwanese Sloppy Joe Sliders (Rou Zao Fan)

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns provide more fiber, while white bread is typically less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add ground pork and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add soy sauce, sugar, and water; mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.

Season with black pepper and chili sauce to taste; remove from heat.

Toast buns in a separate skillet until golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Assemble sliders by placing pork mixture on each bun.

Top with pickled vegetables and cilantro.

Drizzle with sesame oil and lime juice before serving.

Serve immediately while warm.

Cooking Techniques

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