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Char Siu Rice

Cantonese · Main

A classic Cantonese comfort dish featuring sweet and savory roasted BBQ pork served over a bed of fluffy steamed jasmine rice and tender greens.

IntermediateHigh protein
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1 hrA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time15 min
Cook time45 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder

    In a large bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, and minced garlic.

  2. Coat the pork strips thoroughly

    Coat the pork strips thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.

    4 hr
  3. Preheat your oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the pork on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.

  4. Roast the pork for 30-40 minutes

    Roast the pork for 30-40 minutes. Every 10 minutes, brush with the remaining marinade and extra honey to create a glaze.

    40 min
  5. Rinse the jasmine rice

    While the pork is roasting, rinse the jasmine rice and cook it according to package instructions. Steam the bok choy until tender-crisp.

    20 min
  6. Once cooked, let the pork rest

    Once cooked, let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into thin pieces. Serve over a bowl of rice with bok choy on the side.

    10 min

A little kitchen wisdom

For the best flavor, marinate the pork overnight. If you don't have an oven, you can cook the pork in an air fryer at 360°F (182°C) for 20-25 minutes.

What you'll need

OvenBaking sheetWire rackRice cooker
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For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The pork can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance. Cooked pork can be refrigerated and reheated.

Store & enjoy

Store pork and rice in separate airtight containers. Reheat pork in a pan or oven to maintain the glaze texture.

Allergens

Contains soy, wheat.

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Char Siu Rice
Step 1 of 6

Whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder

In a large bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, and minced garlic.