Description
Crispy Char Siu Beef Belly With Creamy Sauce is a delightful dish that promises an explosion of flavors with each bite. This recipe features tender beef belly marinated in a rich blend of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and spices, culminating in a beautifully caramelized finish when roasted. The accompanying creamy sauce adds a luscious touch that’s perfect for drizzling over the beef or serving as a dip. Ideal for family gatherings or special occasions, this dish will impress your guests and become a new favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless beef belly
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 star anise
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate the beef belly by combining it with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ginger, and star anise in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the marinated beef belly in a roasting pan and roast for about 1.5 – 2 hours until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Increase the oven temperature to broil and brush the beef with remaining marinade. Broil for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Prepare the creamy sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Slice the beef belly into thick pieces, drizzle with creamy sauce, and garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg