Gua Bao

Country Of Origin: Taiwan 🇹🇼

Gua Bao — Taiwan’s most legendary street food — is a fluffy steamed bun bursting with bold, savory perfection. Inside its pillowy fold lies melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, braised to glossy tenderness in a rich blend of soy sauce, red wine, and aromatic five-spice. Each bite is a beautiful contrast of sweet, salty, sour, and nutty — topped with crisp pickled mustard greens, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of crushed peanut sugar for that irresistible finish.

You’ll find gua bao sizzling away at Taiwan’s buzzing night markets, where the air is filled with steam, spice, and the chatter of hungry locals. Soft, juicy, and soul-satisfying — it’s no wonder this handheld masterpiece is lovingly called the “Taiwanese hamburger.”

Our Favorite Recipe: https://omnivorescookbook.com/gua-bao/

Take a peek at these 2 fantastic Taiwanese cookbooks: https://amzn.to/3KDlJ0M or https://amzn.to/4pZ60t1

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