Pork-belly Buns

Ingredients

For pork

  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 2 1/2 lb skinless boneless pork belly, cut into quarters
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

For buns

  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons sugar plus a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat dried milk
  • 3 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Canola oil for greasing and brushing

Description

We Knew Chang Was Something Special The Minute We Tasted His Signature Dish. He Plays With The Classic Chinese Pork Bun, Retaining Its Pillowy Wrapping, Adding Crisp Cucumbers And Scallions.

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