May 16, 2019 · Chāshū (チャーシュー) is a Japanese adaptation of the famous Chinese barbecued pork dish called char siu (叉燒). We prepare the pork belly for chashu by rolling it …

Feb 18, 2025 · Braised in soy sauce, sake, and mirin, this tender pork belly is perfect for ramen. Rolling and tying the pork belly decreases its surface area, which helps the meat retain …

Jan 6, 2024 · Chashu pork, also known simply as chashu, is a popular Japanese dish that involves braised or roasted pork belly or pork shoulder. It is a key component in ramen dishes …

May 24, 2021 · Traditionally, chashu is made by rolling the meat into a tight log and braising it low and slow for hours before chilling overnight. The next day, it’s sliced thin and warmed before …

Chinese char siu, the bright red grilled pork you see in windows or inside steamed buns, is where Japanese chashu gets its name. It probably came to Japan from China around the same time …

Sep 12, 2024 · This soft, somewhat sweet meat is the highlight that balances the meal, not only a garnish. Our Chashu Pork recipe accentuates every slurp of broth and noodle with its rich …

Jan 31, 2020 · The pork meat in ramen is commonly called “Chashu” or “Cha Shu” and it means grilled or fried pork. Chashu is the Chinese reading of Kanji script 焼豚 but it can also be read …

Sep 27, 2021 · Although Japanese chashu pork is known to most people as the favorite topping for ramen, it is the melt in the mouth texture and the aesthetic appearance that capture …

Oct 18, 2020 · It’s the Japanese adaptation of Cantonese char siu. Unlike its Chinese ancestor which requires skinless pork shoulder to be marinated and roasted over high heat, skin-on …

Feb 4, 2021 · Chashu is Japanese-style pork belly, braised in a sweet and salty soy-based sauce until it is exceptionally tender. You are most likely to find it sliced atop a bowl of ramen, but …