Steamed Bao with Carnitas and Chili Slaw
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Steamed Bao with Carnitas and Chili Slaw

Steamed Bao with Carnitas and Chili Slaw

Mexican flavors star in a Chinese classic, with slow-cooked pork and a spicy slaw inside steamed buns made from frozen biscuits, Chifa-style.

Servings: 32 servings
Carnitas
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Orange juice
6 oz
3/4 cup
Lime juice
3 oz
6 Tbsp
Garlic, fresh, pureed
1 oz
1 Tbsp
Cumin, ground
2 tsp
Ancho chili powder
2 tsp
Kosher salt
0.40 oz
2 tsp
Pork shoulder, large diced
3 lb 12.00 oz
8 cups
Water
4 lb
8 cups
Chili Slaw
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Green cabbage, fresh, shredded
15 oz
6 cups
Red bell pepper, fresh, minced
2.25 oz
6 Tbsp
Shallots, minced
0.60 oz
1 1/2 Tbsp
Cilantro, fresh, minced
0.30 oz
1 1/2 tsp
Sambal Oelek chili paste
0.30 oz
3/4 tsp
Lemongrass, puree or minced fine
0.50 oz
1 1/2 tsp
Lime juice, fresh
0.75 oz
1 1/2 Tbsp
Reserved vinegar, liquid from pickled chilies
0.75 oz
1 1/2 Tbsp
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Carnitas
  1. Mix orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt; completely coat raw pork pieces.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  3. Place pork and marinade into a heavy pot; add water to cover the meat.
  4. Bring liquid to a boil and reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 2 hours and check every 30 minutes to make sure there is still liquid left in the pan.
  5. Raise heat to medium-high; stir meat to break apart.
  6. Cook for an additional 30-45 minutes until all the liquid is evaporated and the meat starts to brown in the fat rendered from the pork during cooking.
  7. When the meat falls apart and is brown enough on the edges, remove from heat and let cool completely; refrigerate until needed.
Chili Slaw
  1. Mix together all slaw ingredients in a medium size bowl.
  2. Refrigerate prepared for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally.
Assembly
  1. Flatten thawed biscuit dough evenly into a 3-inch circle on a board lightly dusted with flour.
  2. Deposit a #40 scoop (approx. 1 oz) of Carnitas onto the center of each dough piece.
  3. Add a #40 scoop (approx. 1 oz) of Chili Slaw on top.
  4. Crimp edges of the biscuit together to form a ball; place on parchment paper (or on a flattened muffin pan liner) in a steamer basket, smooth side up, for 20-22 minutes.
  5. Serve bao warm with condiment of your choice.
 
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 serving
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
120
% Daily Value
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Trans Fat
4g
Cholesterol
25mg
9%
Sodium
680mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
3g
Protein
13g
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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