How long does Char Siu take to cook?

Total time is about 40 minutes for 2 servings.

Is Char Siu vegetarian?

Yes — this version is vegetarian.

What are the main ingredients?

The headline ingredients are bell pepper, sesame oil, carrot.

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Char Siu

Name: Char Siu
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 200 g bell pepper; 300 g sesame oil; 1 cup carrot; 2 corn flour; 300 g chili; 1 large Sichuan pepper; 1 tsp cabbage; salt; pepper

Char Siu — a classic chinese dish made simple at home.

40 min2 serveseasy

Char Siu — a classic chinese dish made simple at home. This Chinese main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 40 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

500

kcal

13g

Protein

41g

Carbs

Fat

main

Ingredients

bell pepper200 g
sesame oil300 g
carrot1 cup
corn flour2
chili300 g
Sichuan pepper1 large
cabbage1 tsp
saltstaple
pepperstaple

Method

1
Prep all ingredients for char siu and measure them out.
2
Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.
3
Add main ingredients and cook until just done.
4
Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.
5
Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Char Siu take to cook?: Total time is about 40 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Char Siu vegetarian?: Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?: The headline ingredients are bell pepper, sesame oil, carrot.

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