Ingredients
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For the Meat Filling
- 1 lb pork belly or beef brisket (trimmed of excess fat and cut into chunks)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 2 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
For the Mo Bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm water
Optional Fillings and Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sliced green onions
- Pickled vegetables
- Chili oil or hot sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough for the Mo Bread
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Step 2: Braise the Meat
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sear the pork or beef chunks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Return the meat to the pot and add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, star anise, cinnamon stick, and sugar. Stir to coat the meat.
- Pour in the water or chicken broth, ensuring the meat is fully submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded. Add salt to taste.
Step 3: Shape and Cook the Mo Bread
- Once the dough has risen, divide it into 6 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a disk about ½ inch thick.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Cook each disk for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cover the skillet with a lid for a softer texture.
Step 4: Assemble the Rou Jia Mo
- Shred the braised meat with two forks, removing any large pieces of fat or gristle.
- Slice each mo bread horizontally to create a pocket, leaving one side intact.
- Stuff the shredded meat into the pocket and add optional fillings like cilantro, green onions, pickled vegetables, or chili oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rise Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 3 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Rou Jia Mo
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g