Chinese•gourmet
Braised Char Siu
Shiokman Recipes recipe - Chinese
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1.5 kg pork collar
- 2 tsp chopped ginger
- 4 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
- ½ Tbsp chilli bean sauce (toban djan)
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp concentrated chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp dark caramel sauce
- 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
- 4 Tbsp shaoxing wine
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- ½ Tbsp five spice powder
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp white pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cut pork shoulder butt into strips and arrange in a container..
- 2
Prepare sauce as per ingredients above and mix well.
- 3
Spread the sauce over the pork and ensure it is evenly coated
- 4
Set aside in fridge for at least 3 hrs or overnight
- 5
Carefully place marinated pork strips and sauce in a hot skillet.
- 6
Add 2 to 3 cups water, cover the skillet and let it simmer on medium heat.
- 7
Check every 15 mins to turn over the meat.
- 8
When the liquid in the pan has reduced, add more water.
- 9
Remove pork strips when they are fully cooked (about 1¾ - 2 hrs)
- 10
Slice char siu with a sharp knife before serving and drizzle some sauce over the meat.