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Plum Wine Cha Siu

Ideal for dim sum platters, festive meals, or as a main dish, this Plum Wine Cha Siu is both aromatic and visually stunning, with a glossy, caramelized finish.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 1000 grams Pork Tenderloin
  • ½ cup Plum Wine or sweet wine
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic
  • 1 teaspoon five spice
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 Cup Quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon Flagseeds
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chicken powder
  • 2 cups water

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Roasting Tray / Baking Sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Cutting Board & Knife
  • Tongs
  • Pastry brush
  • Serving Platter

Instructions
 

  1. Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Marinate pork tenderloin in marinade for 5 hrs or overnight
  3. In a roasting pan with a rack, place the pork loin on the rack and pour the remaining marinade into the pan.
  4. You can either roast it at 180 °C for 15-20 minutes until it reaches 160 °F or 71 °C, or you can sous vide for 1.5 hrs until the internal temp reaches 60 °C.
  5. Brush the pork with dripping every 10 minutes to create a dark brown color. If you want extra glaze, brush with some honey (Optional).
  6. Remove pork from oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting.
  7. To cook Quinoa, combine all ingredients, bring to a boil, and cook for 8 minutes with the lid on. Turn off the heat and let it steam with the lid on for another 10 minutes.
  8. Prepare a sunny side up.
  9. Thinly slice the pork loin, top with plenty of sauce, add a fried egg with a dash of soy sauce over your quinoa bed, and enjoy!

Macros

Serve 6 with fried egg
Calories: 561 kcal
Protein: 46 g Fat: 18 g Carbs: 13 g