Vietnamese Pork Cha Buns
A crispy fried bun filled with savory Vietnamese-style pork cha, served with a side of fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground pork80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●1 package Bun (Vietnamese bread)preferably fresh
- ●1 large Onionfinely chopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons Fish sauceor to taste
- ●1 tablespoon Soy sauceor to taste
- ●1 tablespoon Brown sugaror to taste
- ●1/4 cup Coconut milkor to taste
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped onion, minced garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and coconut milk. Mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined.
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3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a small ball.
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4. Roll each ball between your hands to flatten slightly into a disk shape.
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5. Place the disks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each.
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6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cha is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
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7. While the cha is baking, toast the Vietnamese bread by wrapping it in foil and heating it in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
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8. Assemble the cha buns by placing a piece of toasted bread on a plate, then adding a few pieces of the baked cha on top.
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9. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or mint, and serve immediately.