Snack

Bakkwa (Chinese Sweet-Salty Dried Meat)

PrepPr20 minServesSrv10Ca:PCa:P1:21.6
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Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground pork (or beef, lamb, or mutton)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
  • 1 tbsp rice wine (or omit)
  • 1 tsp five-spice powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, pepper, and salt until sticky and well combined.
  2. Spread the meat mixture thinly and evenly (about 1/4 inch thick) onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  3. Dry in an oven at 140°F (60°C) or dehydrator for 3–4 hours until the surface is tacky and semi-dry.
  4. Cut into squares or rectangles.
  5. Grill or bake the pieces at 350°F (175°C) until caramelized and lightly charred, about 10–15 minutes, flipping once.
  6. Cool before serving or storing. Bakkwa can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (1 of 10). Does not change when you scale ingredients.

  • Calories 257.1
  • Total Fat 159.5g
  • Saturated Fat 57.3g
  • Trans Fat 0.6g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 23.2g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 70.9g
  • Cholesterol 649 mg
  • Sodium 4055.6 mg
  • Carbohydrate 123.1g
  • Fiber 1.5g
  • Sugar 118.1g
  • Protein 166.1g
  • Calcium 75.1 mg
  • Phosphorus 1625.2 mg
  • Ca:P ratio 1:21.6
  • Vitamin C 1 mg
  • B2 (Riboflavin) 0.1 mg
  • B3 (Niacin) 1.4 mg
  • B5 (Pantothenic) 0.1 mg
  • B6 0.1 mg
  • Folate 6.1 mcg
  • B12 0.1 mcg
  • Vitamin K 0.1 mcg
  • Copper 0.7 mg
  • Zinc 20.6 mg
  • Selenium 1.1 mcg

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