Description

Recreate the iconic Momofuku pork buns at home with succulent roasted pork belly, hoisin sauce, and fluffy mantou buns, capturing the sweet and savory flavors of the original.

Ingredients

Scale

Roast Pork Filling

2 kg (4.4 pounds) pork belly skin on
1/3 cup sea salt
1/3 cup brown sugar

Other

24-30 pcs mantou (frozen or precooked) Or try the homemade recipe linked above
1 telegraph cucumber, sliced thinly
¼ cup sugar
1 tbsp salt
240 g (8.5 ounces) hoisin sauce
3 stalks thinly sliced scallions, white part only
sriracha

Instructions

Combine the sea salt and brown sugar in a bowl. Rub the mixture all over the pork belly, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Place the pork belly in a large zip lock bag and refrigerate overnight to marinate.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the pork from the bag and place it in a small roasting pan, fat side up. Ensure the pan is just large enough to fit the pork belly snugly.
Roast the pork in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender and the fat is soft.
Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and roast for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Steam the mantou buns according to the package instructions.
To assemble, slice the roasted pork belly into thin pieces. Open a steamed mantou bun, spread a layer of hoisin sauce inside, add a few slices of pork, some cucumber slices, and garnish with chopped spring onions.
Serve immediately while the buns are warm and the pork is juicy.

Notes

For best results, use a good quality mantou brand for fluffy buns. The pork can be prepared a day ahead and reheated before serving. Store leftover pork in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can substitute the telegraph cucumber with any thinly sliced cucumber variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bun
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 800
Fat: 20
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 1
Protein: 15
Cholesterol: 60