Japanese-Style Chashu Pork Gua Bao

Steps

1. 1
   Prepare the vegetable toppings: cabbage, cucumber, cilantro, and fresh chili pepper.
2. 2
   Make the pickling sauce by combining salt, vinegar, sugar, and honey; mix well.
3. 3
   Marinate the cabbage, cucumber, and chili pepper in the pickling sauce.
4. 4
   Add brown sugar to the chashu pork and simmer in a pan to reduce and concentrate the sauce.
5. 5
   Spread mixed nuts powder on the inside of the steamed bun.
6. 6
   Layer the marinated vegetables over the nuts powder.
7. 7
   Place the chashu pork with reduced sauce on top.
8. 8
   Top with cilantro and a sprinkle of mixed nuts powder, then serve.