Sandwiches

How to make Roujiamo

Crisp-edged flatbread stuffed with richly braised chopped pork and its aromatic juices.

What it is

Roujiamo in the kitchen

Roujiamo is crisp-edged flatbread stuffed with richly braised chopped pork and its aromatic juices.

Why make it

Make Roujiamo when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.

Best with

lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus

Method

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    Braise the pork gently with soy, sugar, aromatics and enough water to cover until very tender.

  2. Step 2

    Lift out the pork and chop it finely with a little of the braising liquor.

  3. Step 3

    Toast or griddle the flatbreads until crisp outside and hot within.

  4. Step 4

    Split each bread to form a pocket without cutting all the way through.

  5. Step 5

    Stuff generously with juicy chopped pork and serve hot.

    Look for: rich finely chopped pork in a dry crisp-edged bread that catches the juices Tip: Chop a spoonful of concentrated cooking liquor into the meat rather than pouring it over. Avoid: serving the pork dry or flooding the bread with thin braising liquid
Storage

Make ahead and storage

Storage

Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.

Make ahead

Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.