Char Siu (叉烧)
Chinese (Cantonese) · East Asia
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10/10
Honey-lacquered roast pork with caramelized edges, sweet-savory glaze, and a deep red hue from fermented red bean curd.
Why It Works
The sugar-heavy marinade caramelizes under high heat via Maillard reaction and caramelization simultaneously, creating a lacquered crust while the meat stays juicy from residual fat.
Key Ingredients
pork shoulder or belly
honey
hoisin sauce
fermented red bean curd
five-spice powder
soy sauce
Shaoxing wine
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