Cha Siu Pork

Hi again! I don't really like posting many things at the same time - but since I have been inactive for quite a while - I guess it really is time for me to keep on updating my blog.

So during my birthday lunches (read the post below), I remembered one of my mom's favourite dishes at home called Cha Siu Pork. For most of the South East Asian people, this must have sounded very familiar to your ears. Cha Siu sauce has always been proclaimed as the Barbeque sauce of the orient, and it pretty much goes with other meat such as chicken (as replacement).

The dish is very simple and easy but will definitely makes you ask for more!

*Warning: this dish is prepared using the Oven. Preparation time is 2 hours minimum.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1. Pork loin* (500 gram) or to be replaced with Chicken Breast (500 gram)
2. Cha Siu Sauce (preferably Lee Kum Kee)
3. White Pepper
4. A jar of honey
5. Cooking oil

*Although extra lean pork loin makes a healthier choice, many people will prefer the original pork with fat parts for the crispiness of the dish

How to prepare:

1. Cut the pork loin to long pieces of around 1 cm x 3 cm; put the pieces to a bowl
2. Pour 5 tablespoons of Cha Siu sauce to the pork loins
3. Using your hand, mix well the sauce with the pork, sprinkle pepper, mix well again
4. Put cling film on the bowl, refrigerate for a minimum 2 hours (although overnight will be best)
5. When ready, preheat your oven to 175 degree Celcius.
6. Prepare a baking tray and grease lightly with oil
7. Pour the marinated meat onto the baking tray
8. Bake the marinated meat for 15 minutes, then take it out and pour roughly 3 tablespoons on top of the marinated meat or until the meat is fully covered with honey
9. Put back the meat to the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the meat has become crispy. Occasionally turn the meat around to better distribute the heat.
10. When ready, move the meat to a plate, you might want to either get rid of the oil on the baking tray or pour them over the meat dish
11. Serve!

Happy trying! Everytime I miss home I can always make this to make me feel better!

LOVE. the one by two kitchen.