To hit a dog with a meat-bun.
~ Chinese proverb

Here it is, the Char Siu Bao recipe as promised in our Xiao Long Bau blog. Char Siu Bao is translated as BBQ Pork Bun. The word Char Siu is cantonese for BBQ Pork. You can either buy the char siu from chinese restaurants or chinese BBQ meat shops. Alternatively, you can make it your own. It is not difficult and I have briefly blogged on how to make this in the Char Siu Wanton Noodle Soup blog.

In this first part of my blog on Char Siu Bao, I will focus on making the char siu filling. I normally prepare the filling in the morning. This is because the filling has to be chilled in the refrigerator for at least 2 hrs before making the Char Siu Bao. This will firm up the filling for easy handling. You got to try this one out because I am 101% sure that everyone in your family will love this.

Char Siu Filling

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster-flavoured sauce
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3/4 cup chicken stock or canned chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1 lb (about 2 cups) diced Char Siu

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