TJ's Pork Belly Bao Buns with Crunchy Slaw
Trader Joe'sTJ's Pork Belly Bao Buns with Crunchy Slaw
Ingredients
For the Pork Belly
- 1 package Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Hoisin Sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Bao Buns
- 1 package Trader Joe's Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings, (use the bao buns from this package, or substitute with other steamed buns)
For the Crunchy Slaw
- 1 package Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Green & Red Cabbage with Carrots
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Roasted Cashews, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Toasted Sesame Dressing
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork belly: Remove the Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly from its packaging. Cut the pork belly into 1/2-inch thick slices. In a medium skillet, combine the hoisin sauce and water. Add the sliced pork belly and toss to coat. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pork belly is heated through and coated in a glossy sauce, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Steam the bao buns: If using the bao buns from the Trader Joe's Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings package, follow the steaming instructions on the package. Typically, this involves steaming in a bamboo steamer or microwave until soft and warm, about 5-7 minutes. If using other steamed buns, prepare according to package directions.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Make the crunchy slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Green & Red Cabbage with Carrots, chopped roasted cashews, and chopped fresh cilantro. Pour in the Trader Joe's Toasted Sesame Dressing and toss well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Assemble the bao buns: Carefully open each steamed bao bun. Place 1-2 slices of the warm hoisin pork belly inside each bun. Top with a generous spoonful of the crunchy slaw.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Garnish and serve: Garnish the assembled bao buns with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Pork Belly Bao Buns with Crunchy Slaw
Ingredients
For the Pork Belly
- 1 package Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Hoisin Sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Bao Buns
- 1 package Trader Joe's Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings, (use the bao buns from this package, or substitute with other steamed buns)
For the Crunchy Slaw
- 1 package Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Green & Red Cabbage with Carrots
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Roasted Cashews, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Toasted Sesame Dressing
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork belly: Remove the Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly from its packaging. Cut the pork belly into 1/2-inch thick slices. In a medium skillet, combine the hoisin sauce and water. Add the sliced pork belly and toss to coat. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pork belly is heated through and coated in a glossy sauce, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Steam the bao buns: If using the bao buns from the Trader Joe's Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings package, follow the steaming instructions on the package. Typically, this involves steaming in a bamboo steamer or microwave until soft and warm, about 5-7 minutes. If using other steamed buns, prepare according to package directions.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Make the crunchy slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Organic Shredded Green & Red Cabbage with Carrots, chopped roasted cashews, and chopped fresh cilantro. Pour in the Trader Joe's Toasted Sesame Dressing and toss well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Assemble the bao buns: Carefully open each steamed bao bun. Place 1-2 slices of the warm hoisin pork belly inside each bun. Top with a generous spoonful of the crunchy slaw.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Garnish and serve: Garnish the assembled bao buns with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of Trader Joe's Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min