Peking Bacon Cuapao

Anything with bacon is irresistible and this sandwich is no exception. Smoky bacon with a sweet Asian sauce on soft, pillow-like buns—your kids will wipe this out in seconds.
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Asian Roast Pork in Buns

Serves 2 to 3 
Prep Time 20 minutes 
Cooking Time 10 minutes

3/4 cup shredded cucumber
1 cup bacon, chopped
2 to 3 cuapao buns
1 to 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1  Place shredded cucumber in a strainer to drain. Transfer to a bowl and set aside in the chiller until ready to use.

2  Pan-fry chopped bacon until cooked and lightly browned. Drain on paper towels and set aside.

3  To assemble: Steam cuapao until soft. Slice in half and fill with shredded cucumber and cooked bacon. Drizzle with hoisin sauce.

Photography by At Maculangan | Food Preparation by Katherine Jao | Art Direction by  Jonathan Roxas | Prop Styling by Rachelle Santos |  Props from Tupperware (colored containers) and Howards Storage World (clear container)&