Authentic Chinese Hamburger (Rou Jia Mo)

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons + more for greasing)
• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Yeast (1 tablespoon)
• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Warm water (3/4 cup)
• Green onions (2, chopped)
• Ginger (1-inch piece, peeled and minced)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Chinese five spice powder (1 teaspoon)
• Soy sauce (1/2 cup)
• Pork belly (1 pound)
• Water (4 cups)

Instructions

1. Cut the pork belly into chunks and place in a pot with the soy sauce, five spice powder, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Pour in water enough to cover the pork.
2. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours until the pork is tender.
3. While the pork is stewing, prepare the flatbread dough. Combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
6. After the dough has risen, divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a flat circle.
7. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook each flatbread until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
8. Once the pork is tender, remove it from the pot and shred with a fork.
9. Serve the shredded pork in the freshly cooked flatbread. Enjoy your homemade Rou Jia Mo while it's warm.