Food / 6 August, 2024 / Ellie Thompson

Hoisin Pork Belly And Apple Bao Buns

Hoisin pork pelly and apple bao buns are in the spotlight this week. This recipe from M&S Food is all about how to make fluffy bao buns filled with sticky, spiced pork belly and lip-smackingly tangy apple slaw – what could be better?

Ingredients

Servings: 8

For the pork

• 4 M&S British heritage pork belly strips , cut in half lengthways
• 100 ml hoisin sauce
• 50 ml pure honey
• as needed Chinese five spice

For the tangy apple slaw

• 3 spring onions, julienned
• green parts julienned
• 1 red chilli , halved, deseeded, finely sliced
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, julienned
• 1 handful coriander, leaves picked
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 pack (224 g)
• M&S bao buns

Method

• Add the pork belly strips (4)  to a bowl along with the  hoisin (100 ml) ,  honey (50 ml)  and  Chinese five spice (as needed) Mix well to coat, cover with cling film and allow to marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C with the grill turned on.
• Line a baking tray with foil and add the pork belly strips. Place these on a high shelf under the grill for 8 minutes.
• Prepare a bowl of iced water and add the  spring onions (3)  and  red chilli (1) . Leave for 5 minutes so they curl up and then remove from the water.
• In a bowl, mix together the spring onions, chilli,  apples (2)  and  coriander (1 handful) . Dress with the  cider vinegar (2 tbsp)  and season to taste.
• Heat the  bao bun (1 pack)  according to packet instructions and fill each bun with a piece of pork and top with slaw. Serve immediately.

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