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.