Char Siu is a celebrated Cantonese dish made of honey-glazed roast pork, marinated in red rice fermented tofu, hoisin sauce, five spice, soy sauce and honey. In the fast food industry, red rice tofu is often replaced with red food coloring, but the traditional flavors are of course far superior (and non toxic). Many cuts of pork can be used, although I recommend pork butt or shoulder.

You can also use spare ribs (as pictured here) pork belly, loin, or just about anything you fancy, even vegetarian options like tofu and eggplant (which taste great together!). The pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 190-195 degrees. Tofu or eggplant can be cooked until the desired texture is achieved. Combined with steamed buns and fresh, crunchy dressed herbs and veggies, this is a meal made in heaven!