Char siu

/tʃɑː sɪuː/

/tʃɑːɹ sɪuː/

Char siu

a Cantonese-style barbecue pork dish that is typically marinated, roasted, and glazed to create a sweet and savory flavor

What is "char siu"?

Char siu is a popular Chinese dish that features barbecued pork that has been marinated in a blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and Chinese five-spice powder. The pork is typically roasted on a spit or in an oven until it is tender and caramelized on the outside. The marinade gives the pork a sweet and savory flavor with a hint of smokiness. Char siu is often sliced into thin pieces and served as a main dish, or used as a filling for sandwiches, buns, or noodles.

Examples

1. Yeah, this is char siu.

2. The bowl is finished with char siu pork, bean sprouts, scallions, bamboo shoots, an egg, and sesame seeds.

3. Char Siu, the star of the show, some might say.

4. And I made homemade char siu.