Pork Belly Buns Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• FOR THE PORK BELLY
• 1 slab pork belly (about 2 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 fresh chili pepper, minced (optional)
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• FOR THE BUNS
• 14 ounce package of steamed bun flour (banh bao)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting work surface
• 16 squares of parchment paper (about 4"x4")
• FOR THE CHILI SAUCE
• 1 stalk green onion, minced
• 1 fresh chili, minced or sliced very thinly
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• Kimchi (optional)