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Cilantro and Lime Steamed Pork Buns with Char Siu Glaze

Name: Cilantro and Lime Steamed Pork Buns with Char Siu Glaze
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino-Taiwanese
Ingredients: 12 steamed bun wrappers; 200g char siu pork, sliced; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp char siu glaze (optional); 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp lime zest

A fresh, zesty update with cilantro and lime zest for a bright finish.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime zest to the char siu mixture before filling the buns.
In a bowl, mix char siu with soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce.
Divide filling into each bun wrapper.
Fold and seal the buns. Place in a steamer.
Steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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