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Malaysian-Style Barbecue Pork Belly (Char Siu Pork)

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Malaysian-Style Barbecue Pork Belly (Char Siu Pork)

Cultural Context

Char Siu, a beloved dish in Malaysian cuisine, has roots in Cantonese cooking and is traditionally served in Chinese restaurants. It symbolizes celebration and is often enjoyed during festivals and gatherings. The dish's sweet and savory glaze, achieved through marinating and roasting, has made it popular worldwide, with variations emerging in different cultures, including adaptations using different meats and spices.

MalaysianMYmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
17 oz pork belly
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon cooking wine
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon five spice
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup sugar
2 pieces preserved tofu (optional)

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner and pork shoulder is generally less expensive.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index.

1

Place the pork in a bowl along with all the marinade ingredients. Combine and leave to marinade for 6-8 hours.

2

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

3

Place the pork belly on a grill tray.

4

Roast the pork belly in the oven for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.

5

Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

marinatingroastingbasting

Equipment Needed

bowlgrill tray

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

soywheat

Also Known As

Char SiuChinese BBQ Pork

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