2 large pieces of streaky pork with skin in tact 1 tablespoon of Chinese cooking wine Hua Tiao Chiew 1 tablespoon of raw sugar 1 teaspoon of five spice powder 3 gloves of garlic 1 tablespoon of superior dark soya sauce 3 tablespoon of cornflour Half teaspoon pepper 2 cups cooking oil
Seasoning
Wash and put the streaky pork into a saucepan. Cover with sufficient water and boil for half an hour over high heat. Remove the pork and drain thoroughly.
Method
1. Brush the pork with the premium dark soya sauce till the skin is dark. 2. Keep the remaining soya sauce for use later. Let the sauce dry on the skin first. 3. Heat the cooking oil over high heat and add in the pork. Deep fry for about 3 minutes until brown. Remove and let it cool. 4. Cut the pork into slices about 1cm by 8cm long. 5. Season the sliced pork with the remaining ingredients and arrange the pork slices in a bowl with the skin facing down. 6. Put the attractive pieces on the bottom and the odd ones in the centre. 7. Steam over high heat for 2 hours or more till tender. 8. Pour the gravy from the bowl first. 9. Turn the pork over a serving platter and pour gravy over the meat. 10. Serve hot. 11. Place the buns in a steamer and steam until warm and fluffy. 12. To serve, tuck slices of the pork into ready-made buns.
Tips
Request your butcher to cut the streaky pork in rectangular pieces.
Lettuces and lengthwise spring onion stalks goes well with this serving.