Char Siu

Cantonese style barbecue pork.

€8

Wan Chai Genova · Genoa

Soybeans

Nutrition

≈ 500 kcalper portion of about 200 g

Protein29%
29%
Fat59%
59%
Carbohydrates12%
12%

Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.

About the dish

Cantonese-style barbecued pork that is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce and roasted.

Cuisine: Chinese (Cantonese)

Typical ingredients

pork
honey
five-spice powder
soy sauce
hoisin sauce

General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.

History of the dish

People's Republic of China

Origin: People's Republic of China

Char siu (Chinese: 叉燒; lit. 'fork roasted') is a Cantonese-style barbecued pork. Originating in Guangdong, char siu and its variations are popular in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Japan.

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