Char siu pork (Thịt xả xíu) from Into the Vietnamese Kitchen: Treasured Foodways, Modern Flavors (page 142) by Andrea Nguyen

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    This classic Chinese five spice mix unites the five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory. Based on the traditional philosophy of balancing yin and yang, Chinese five spice complements fatty meats like pork belly, goose, and duck. (The Spice House) Buy Now
  • boneless pork shoulder
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  • Serves : 4-6

  • EYB Comments

    Can substitute dry sherry for Shaoxing rice wine.

Where’s the full recipe - why can I only see the ingredients?

Accompaniments: Wonton noodle soup (Mì hoành thánh); Shortcut plain steamed buns (Bánh bao chay)

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  • Eat Your Books

    Can substitute dry sherry for Shaoxing rice wine.

  • stockholm28 on September 15, 2013

    Delicious and very simple.

  • mirage on June 26, 2010

    grilled

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