Rou Jia Mo
Chinese Chinese - Shaanxi and Northwestern

Rou Jia Mo

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 500g pork belly
  • • 400g wheat flour
  • • 4g dry yeast
  • • 220ml warm water
  • • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • • 4 slices fresh ginger
  • • 1 tbsp five-spice powder
  • • 2 spring onions, tied in a knot

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water, knead into the flour, and rest for 1 hour until doubled.

2
Phase 2

Simmer the pork belly with the ginger, spring onions, soy sauces, and five-spice powder for 90 minutes until tender.

3
Phase 3

Divide the dough into 6 balls, roll into rounds, and bake at 200C for 15 minutes until crisp.

4
Phase 4

Shred the braised pork finely, mixing in a little braising sauce.

5
Phase 5

Split the baked buns, stuff with the shredded pork, and serve hot.