Best Kong Bak Dark Soya Sauced Pork Recipes

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KONG BAK BUN (DARK SOYA SAUCED PORK BUN)



Kong Bak Bun (Dark Soya Sauced Pork Bun) image

This is the bun that is usually eaten with Kong Bak (Dark Soya Sauced Pork. It is steamed. I grew up eating these buns at my aunt's place where it was served occasionally with her Kong Bak but the buns were store-bought. Got this from The Best of Singapore Cooking.

Provided by Vnut-Beyond Redempt

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons warm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons lard or 3 tablespoons oil
8 tablespoons castor superfine sugar
225 ml warm water
565 g flour, slight warmed
flour, for dusting

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients and leave alone for 5 mins.
  • Mix next 2 ingredients in another bowl.
  • Put flour in bowl, make a hole in the middle and pour in first mixture.
  • Mix.
  • Pour in second mixture.
  • Mix and knead dough till smooth.
  • Should not be sticky.
  • Put dough in a greased bowl, cover with damp cloth and leave to rise till double.
  • On a floured surface, divide dough into four portions.
  • Roll out and divide each into equal (chicken egg sized) portions.
  • Flatten and shape each into a 0.
  • 5 by 7 cm circle.
  • Brush lightly with oil.
  • Fold into two (a bit like parker house rolls but equal halves) Place on greaseproof paper.
  • Place apart on trays.
  • Cover with dry cloth and leave in warm place to rise for 15- 20 mins.
  • Steam over rapidly boiling water for 7- 10 mins.
  • Remove from steamer, cool and remove paper.
  • Open up the bun and stuff the meat in and it's ready to eat!

KONG BAK (DARK SOYA SAUCED PORK)



Kong Bak (Dark Soya Sauced Pork) image

This is normally served with little white buns. I got it from another food website where it was eagerly awaited. It is made over charcoal fire and left to mellow for a few days in the fridge. The ingredient amount may be adjusted to taste. Time taken is an estimation.

Provided by Vnut-Beyond Redempt

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time P1DT12h30m

Yield 1 dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 kg pork belly
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons dark soya sauce
2 teaspoons black vinegar

Steps:

  • Wash and blanch pork for 10 minutes. Rub meat with dark soya sauce.
  • Deep fry in moderate heat till brown and skin turns crispy Slice into 1/2" thick pieces (thicker or thinner up to you).
  • Mix pork with minced garlic, sugar, 5 spice powder, salt, soya sauce, vinegar Place in bowl with skin facing downwards Add warm/hot water till 1/2" before the pork is covered.
  • Steam for 20 minutes (until pork is cooked and tender, but not falling apart). Remove from heat and cool- leave overnight in fridge Scoop out excess fat and re-steam again before serving
  • Turn it upside down and serve-- something like serving pineapple upside down cake? Serve with chinese parsley, lettuce and steam buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5283.9, Fat 530.1, SaturatedFat 193.3, Cholesterol 720, Sodium 4458.4, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 20.5, Protein 95.8

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