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Pork Adobo in Steamed Bao Buns

These Pork Adobo in Steamed Bao Buns are a convenient, easy and delightful way to serve the classic Filipino adobo. The cooked pork adobo is sliced into shreds then deep-fried till they are crisp bits. Fill each pre-steamed, opened-face bao bun with the crunchy adobo flakes and stacks of tomatoes and cucumber. Serve this for brunch, appetizers, snacks, meals or even fill up the lunchboxes with this savory treat. This is an Asian in America recipe by Elizabeth Ann Quirino. Serves 4.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time46 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Filipino
Keyword: Pork Adobo Sliders Bao Buns
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Asian in America - Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken or pork adobo flakes shredded
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 to 8 pieces Chinese steamed bao buns
  • 1 to 2, whole tomatoes sliced, for filling
  • 1 medium-sized cucumber peeled, sliced
  • 2 stalks scallions sliced, for garnish
  • 2 fried eggs for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the Pork Adobo either in the Instant Pot or stove top. Click here for recipe.
  • Shred cooked pork adobo (or chicken adobo) into flakes. Drain the cooked and shredded meat on paper towels to remove liquid.
  • In a large skillet or wok, over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. When oil is hot enough, or an instant-read thermometer shows oil temperature is at 350 F, deep fry the adobo flakes. Cook in batches. The flakes will get crisp in about 3 to 5 minutes. Make sure not to burn the adobo flakes.
  • Using a large turner or spatula, remove the flakes from the skillet or wok. Drain the pork adobo flakes on parchment paper to remove excess oil.
  • Prepare pre-steamed bao buns by placing on a large plate. Place damp paper towels under and over the bao buns. Microwave on High for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
  • Fill each bao bun with slices of cucumbers and tomatoes. Take about 2 tablespoons of the adobo flakes and fill the bao bun, placing the meat on the tomatoes.
  • Garnish with scallion greens. Serve fried eggs on the side if desired.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 493IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg