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.
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)&