It's time to make another Sunday supper for my parents, plus it's Mother's Day! Why not experiment upon them with a brand new recipe and hope for the best?
Five Spice Powder
1 star anise pod
1/2 tsp fennel
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp Sichuan pepper powder
1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
I love licorice and anise flavors, with the recently-discovered exception of Allsorts, so this aromatic anise was a fun ingredient to try. I broke apart the pod and crushed everything, since a quick web search said to do that, but I wasn't as meticulous as I could be. These seed pods are tough. I mashed away as best I could in the mortar and pestle, added the other four spices, and ground away some more. I would suggest using something more effective.
Marinade
1/2 tsp of five spice powder
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water
I used boneless pork chops for this, because it was on sale. I think a thicker sauce would have worked better, but I did not want to spend a long time browsing the web or commit sacrilege by using ketchup as one recipe recommended. I also omitted red food coloring and red bean curd, so the classic red look was not present either. It smelled good, though!
I left the mix to marinade for a couple hours, baked it for about 30 minutes at 350°F, and then kicked on the broiler to make it a bit brown and crispy on the surface. Once I checked internal temperature with a meat thermometer, it was ready to serve over jasmine rice with a bagged salad mix on the side.
I know I didn't make it right, but it tasted pretty darn good, so that's still a win. And the Mother Thing seemed to appreciate not making supper for Mother's Day, so that's another win. And finally, she liked the necklace I made, so that's three victories for the day!
I think doubling the spice mix in the would have been fine, and the guidelines I found online were a tad timid. If you have a more authentic char siu recipe, please share it in the comments! Meanwhile, to any and all mothers who may read this post, I wish you a belated happy Mother's Day!
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I never knew that pork chops could be cooked with so many sweet spices :D
Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.
It's different from the usual savory tangy sauces I use, but it's very tasty. Enjoy!
what is the sauce on the salad?
It's this Taylor Farms chopped salad kit.
Hello @jacobtothe,
The title caught my eyes, and then I saw the ingredients and preparation and I felt hungry.
The pork looks so tender, and I can just taste the mixture of spices.
This is definitely one I'll like to try!
Thanks for sharing. I'm sure your parents enjoyed it and felt good that you did this for them.
Nice one:)
Have a great week ahead!
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This is awesome thank you for sharing the recipe and method
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I have 5 spice in my pantry, Now I have a recipe to use it. Thanks for the recipe.
You're welcome! Blends may vary some spices, and even add more than five, but the outcome should be tasty regardless. I suggest visiting your local library for Chinese and Vietnamese recipes!
looks great, sounds delicious ...
That looks lovely ... and I'm sure it smelled lovely too!
This made me hungry, lol! It sure looks yummy
You have inspired me on how to combine my favorite local spices, thanks.
I also like salad with fried eggplant, carrot and bean it's delicious too. Don't forget to give a red rose it's a symbol of loyalty
It's delicious salad 🥗 I prefer adding some lemons to it to became perfect, beautiful dinner moments 👍
I like that you included rice in this meal.🤤
Wow! Good job!
Yeah I have now learned how to make (as well as I can) Cha Siu at home for the ramen bowl. But they work out really well on sandwiches as well!
I came over here from the @curangel post we are both on! Cheers! Have a great day!
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