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pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thigh is leaner, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

Mix flour, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.

Add warm water gradually and knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

Cook pork belly in a pot with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and water until tender, about 1.5 hours.

Remove pork belly and let it cool before slicing.

Prepare pickled vegetables by combining vinegar, sugar, and salt in a jar.

Steam buns for about 15 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.

Assemble bao by placing pork belly in the center of each bun.

Top with cucumber, cilantro, and pickled vegetables.

Serve warm with additional soy sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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