Crispy Char Siu Beef Belly With Creamy Sauce
Crispy Char Siu Beef Belly With Creamy Sauce is a delightful dish that brings together rich flavors and satisfying textures, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless beef belly
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 star anise
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped scallions for garnishing
- Sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- Marinate beef belly: In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and star anise. Coat beef thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Roast: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place marinated beef in a roasting pan and cook for 1.5 – 2 hours until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Glaze: Increase oven temperature to broil and brush remaining marinade on beef. Broil for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Make creamy sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Slice beef belly and drizzle with creamy sauce; garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (140g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg