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Hoisin Pulled Pork Bao Buns with Sesame Slaw & Crushed Peanuts | 6 Baos

Little pouches of soft, pillowy bao are the stars of today's lunch. Fill them up with a tasty sesame slaw and tender hoisin pulled pork that is so good that it will make you want to come back for more!

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 servings
  • olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 bag slaw mix
  • 1 packet sesame dressing
  • 1 packet pulled pork
  • 1 packet hoisin sauce
  • 0.25 cups water
  • 1 packet gua bao bun
  • 1 packet crushed peanuts

Instructions

  1. • Slice lemon into wedges.
    • In a medium bowl, combine slaw mix, sesame dressing and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  2. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
    • Cook pulled pork, stirring, until warmed through, 1-2 minutes.
    • Stir in hoisin sauce and the water until combined, 1-2 minutes (add a splash more water if the pork looks dry!).
  3. • Meanwhile, place bao buns on a plate with a small splash of water (just a small splash so they stay fluffy!).
    • Cover with cling wrap or a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
    • Set aside for 1 minute.
  4. • Uncover buns, then gently halve.
    • Fill each bun with sesame slaw and hoisin pulled pork.
    • Sprinkle with crushed peanuts. Serve with remaining lemon wedges. Enjoy!