肉夹馍 (Rou Jia Mo)

肉夹馍 (Rou Jia Mo)

肉夹馍 (roh jyah mwoh)

Roujiamo

Prep Time 180 minutes
📈 Difficulty Medium
👥 Servings
4

Often called the Chinese hamburger, this Xi An classic stuffs slow-braised spiced pork or beef into a crispy flatbread bun. The meat is chopped and seasoned with its own braising juices.

Nutrition & Info

349 kcal per serving
Protein 20.2g
Carbs 33.0g
Fat 14.9g
Protein Carbs Fat

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ soy

Equipment Needed

oven wok

Instructions

  1. 1

    Braise the meat with soy sauces, spices, and rock sugar for two to three hours until fork tender.

  2. 2

    Make the mo bread by layering dough with oil, coiling, and pan-baking until flaky.

  3. 3

    Chop the braised meat finely, mixing in some braising liquid.

  4. 4

    Split the mo bread open and stuff generously with the chopped meat.

  5. 5

    Top with cilantro and pickled peppers if desired.

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Did You Know?

Roujiamo is believed to be the oldest known sandwich in the world, with origins tracing back over 2000 years to the Qin Dynasty.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • oven
  • wok

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