Description
Baked Char Siu is a savory Chinese BBQ dish featuring tender, marinated meat baked to perfection with a sweet, savory, and slightly smoky flavor profile. The meat is coated in a flavorful marinade of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and five-spice powder.
Ingredients
2 lbs of your preferred meat (boneless, trimmed, such as beef or lamb)
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
Red food coloring (optional, for authentic look)
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine, honey, brown sugar, oyster sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, white pepper, garlic, and ginger. If desired, add red food coloring for a classic look.
- Slice the meat into long strips, about 2-3 inches wide. Place the meat in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on top to allow even cooking.
- Arrange the marinated meat strips on the wire rack, reserving some of the marinade for basting. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the meat from the oven and baste with the reserved marinade. Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through and caramelized.
- For a charred finish, broil the meat for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired. Slice and serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
Marinating overnight ensures maximum flavor and tenderness.
Red food coloring is optional for an authentic look, but it does not impact the flavor.
You can use beef, lamb, pork, or chicken, adjusting cooking times as needed.
For extra caramelization, baste the meat multiple times during baking and broil at the end.
If storing leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
