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Ginger-Scallion Char Siu over Jasmine Rice
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Ginger-Scallion Char Siu over Jasmine Rice

4.7 (266 ratings)

Our Char Siu leans on soy sauce and patience: kissed with char and smoke, then finished over Jasmine Rice.

Prep
12 min
Cook
59 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb char siu
  • 3 cloves soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp scallions
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 medium Shaoxing wine
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the char siu generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the char siu and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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