Honey Glazed Char Siu (蜜汁叉烧)

蜜汁叉烧 (Honey Glazed Char Siu) is a popular Malaysian Chinese dish known for its sweet and savory flavors. This dish is often enjoyed as a main course or used as a filling in various Chinese pastries and buns.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Malaysian Chinese Chinese Malaysian Char Siu Honey Glazed
Honey Glazed Char Siu (蜜汁叉烧)

Ingredients

  • 500g pork shoulder, cut into long strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Chinese rice wine, five-spice powder, sesame oil, and red food coloring in a bowl to make the marinade.
  2. Add the pork strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  4. Place the marinated pork strips on a wire rack set over a baking tray. Bake for 30-35 minutes, basting with the remaining marinade every 10 minutes.
  5. Turn the oven to broil and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Baking tray Wire rack

Tools

Basting brush Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the 蜜汁叉烧 (Honey Glazed Char Siu) with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavorful char siu, you can add a few drops of red food coloring to achieve the traditional vibrant red color.

Cost

$15