🥟 Pork Belly Bun (Guà Bāo)

Name: Pork Belly Bun (Guà Bāo)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Island-wide
Ingredients: 五花肉 800g（整條帶皮）; 中筋麵粉 300g; 速發酵母 3g; 糖 30g; 溫水 160ml; 沙拉油 15ml; 醬油 120ml; 冰糖 40g; 米酒 60ml; 八角 2顆; 水 600ml; 酸菜 200g（切碎炒香）; 花生粉 100g（加糖拌勻）; 香菜 適量; 白飯 搭配用

Taiwan's hamburger — fluffy steamed bun stuffed with braised pork belly

Snacks · Island-wide

DIY Cost vs Store Price

DIY Cost: $28 / Store Price: $60 / Save per serving: $32

Nutrition

420 cal · 18g protein · 22g fat · 38g carbs

Recipe

Prep: 5min · Cook: 25min

Tags: Taiwan Classic Advanced Recipe Night Market Hit

FAQ

Is it cheaper to make Pork Belly Bun (Guà Bāo) at home?: Homemade costs ~NT$28/serving vs NT$60 at shops, saving NT$32 each.
How many calories in Pork Belly Bun (Guà Bāo)?: About 420 kcal per serving.
How long does it take to make Pork Belly Bun (Guà Bāo)?: 120 minutes total.