Char Siu
Moderate nutritional value
Cantonese pork shoulder roasted with a hoisin, soy and honey glaze.
Char siu is Cantonese barbecued pork: strips of pork shoulder marinated in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar and five-spice, then roasted and glazed with honey until the edges char. A 140 g portion has about 380 kcal and 29 g of protein, with 21 g of fat (7 g saturated), 15 g of sugar from the glaze and about 590 mg of sodium. It is usually served sliced over rice.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21g | 37.5% |
| Fat | 15g | 21.4% |
| Carbs | 12g | 4.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 4.2g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 7.8g | Estimate |
| Water | 49g | 2.0% |
| Calories | 272 | 12.1% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 5.13 | g | 25.7% |
| Monounsaturated | 6.26 | g | 25.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 2.15 | g | 16.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.645 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 1.505 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.13 | g | 6.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0.32 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 | mg |
| Selenium | 30.8 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 1.99 | mcg | 0.2% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.455 | mg | 37.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.37 | mg | 28.5% |
| vitamin B3 | 4.34 | mg | 27.1% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.445 | mg | 26.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 1.61 | mcg | 0.4% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.895 | mcg | 37.3% |
| vitamin C | 0.32 | mg | 0.4% |
| vitamin D | 0.729 (29 IU) | mcg | 4.9% |
| vitamin E | 0.256 | mg | 1.7% |
| vitamin K | 0.155 | mcg | 0.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 27.3 | mg | 2.7% |
| iron | 1.5 | mg | 8.3% |
| magnesium | 28.8 | mg | 7.2% |
| phosphorus | 233 | mg | 33.3% |
| potassium | 406 | mg | 15.6% |
| sodium | 424 | mg | 18.4% |
| zinc | 3.67 | mg | 33.4% |
| copper | 0.129 | mg | 14.3% |
| manganese | 0.138 | mg | 6.0% |
| selenium | 30.8 | mcg | 56.0% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 885 | mg | 126.4% | 245% |
| Isoleucine | 1019 | mg | 72.8% | 150% |
| Leucine | 1763 | mg | 64.6% | 128% |
| Lysine | 1903 | mg | 90.6% | 176% |
| Methionine | 807 | mg | 76.9% | 155% |
| Phenylalanine | 1664 | mg | 95.1% | 180% |
| Threonine | 928 | mg | 88.4% | 164% |
| Tryptophan | 220 | mg | 78.6% | 148% |
| Valine | 1083 | mg | 59.5% | 120% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- Pork shoulder (Boston butt), boneless 1 kg
- Hoisin sauce 4 tbsp (70 g)
- Light soy sauce 2 tbsp (32 g)
- Dark soy sauce 1 tbsp (16 g)
- Shaoxing rice wine 2 tbsp (30 ml)
- Sugar 3 tbsp (38 g)
- Five-spice powder 1 tsp (2 g)
- Garlic, minced 4 cloves (16 g)
- Sesame oil 1 tsp (4.5 g)
- Honey, mixed with 1 tbsp hot water 3 tbsp (63 g)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the pork along the grain into strips about 5 cm thick and prick them all over with a fork.
- 2
Mix the hoisin sauce, both soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, sugar, five-spice powder, garlic and sesame oil; set aside 3 tbsp for basting and coat the pork with the rest.
- 3
Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 8 hours or overnight, turning once.
- 4
Heat the oven to 200C. Put the pork on a rack over a foil-lined tray with 1 cm of water in it and roast for 20 minutes.
- 5
Mix the reserved marinade with half the honey, brush it over the pork, turn the strips and roast for another 15 minutes.
- 6
Brush with the remaining honey and roast for 5 minutes per side, until the glaze bubbles and the edges char slightly.
- 7
Rest for 10 minutes, then slice across the grain and serve with rice.