Sweet and Sour Soy Pork Buns

Marinated pork fillet stir-fried in a sticky sauce, served in sesame buns with caramelised onions and fresh salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 780.6 kcals 3122.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 91.6 grams 366.5 grams
Fat 25.7 grams 102.8 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Brown Sugar
for onions
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Chinese Black Rice Vinegar
or balsamic vinegar
1
tbsp
Chinese Black Rice Vinegar
or balsamic vinegar
GrainsCereals
8
piece
Sesame Seed Buns
large, halved, grilled
Liquids
1
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
or dry sherry
Meat
600
g
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
pinch
1
pinch
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
for stir-frying
1
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
for onions
Other
2
tbsp
Honey
clear
Vegetables
3
piece
Red Onion
sliced
1
bunch
Salad Leaves
torn into small pieces
4
piece
Tomato
sliced

Steps

  • Mix garlic, yellow bean sauce, and Shaoxing rice wine in a bowl.
  • Add the pork to the bowl and stir to coat.
  • Mix all sauce marinade ingredients in a separate bowl and add to the pork.
  • Cover the bowl with cling film and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  • Heat groundnut oil in a wok until smoking.
  • Stir-fry the pork for 4 minutes until browned, reserving the marinade.
  • Add the reserved marinade and boil.
  • Simmer for 4 minutes until the sauce becomes thick and sticky.
  • Heat oil in a small pan and stir-fry red onions for 5 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and sugar, cooking for 3 minutes until caramelised.
  • Fill grilled buns with salad, pork slices, onions, and tomatoes.