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If you’re a fan of the delicious Char Siu Pork Buns from the China Pavilion at Epcot, you’re in for a treat. Indulge in the unofficial, dupe recipes from the International Festival of the Arts 2024 and bring the flavors of Epcot right to your kitchen.

This dish is based on the Char Siu Pork Buns from the China Pavilion at Epcot. Find more unofficial, dupe recipes from this festival here at my masterlist.

For the Char Siu Pork:

• 1 lb boneless pork shoulder or pork belly, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup char siu sauce (Chinese BBQ sauce)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Bun Dough:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For Assembling:

• Hoisin sauce
• Sriracha or hot sauce
• Sliced green onions
• Sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Char Siu Pork:

• In a bowl, mix together char siu sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, minced garlic, five-spice powder, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
• Marinate the pork slices in the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the pork slices until caramelized and cooked through.

2. Make the Bun Dough:

• In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and vegetable oil.
• Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until you get a smooth, elastic dough.
• Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

3. Shape the Buns:

• Punch down the risen dough and divide it into equal-sized balls.
• Roll each ball into an oval shape, place a slice of char siu pork in the center, and fold the dough over, pinching the edges to seal.

4. Steam the Buns:

• Place the assembled buns on parchment paper in a steamer basket, leaving space between them.
• Steam the buns for 15-20 minutes until they are puffy and cooked through.

5. Assemble:

• Spread hoisin sauce inside the bun, add a slice of char siu pork.
• Drizzle with Sriracha or hot sauce, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.

6. Serve:

• Serve the Char Siu Pork Buns warm and enjoy this fusion of Chinese and American flavors.

This Char Siu Pork Bun with the meat arranged in the middle is a delightful and unique take on traditional bao buns. Enjoy the delicious combination of savory char siu pork and soft steamed buns!