Panda Express has long been known for putting an American twist on Asian dishes and its new Pastrami Pork Belly Bao is no exception.
Panda Express' new Pastrami Pork Belly Bao is a special item that's currently being tested at the brand's Innovation Kitchen in Pasadena, California. The dish starts with a fluffy bao, which is a steamed rice flour bun. The bun is then filled with hickory liquid-smoked pork belly seasoned with pastrami spices, topped with a hoisin glaze and finished with pickled cucumber slices. In other words, it's like a cross between a pastrami sandwich and a Taiwanese pork belly bun. According to Panda Express, "The inspiration behind this new dish comes from the Panda Chefs wanting to create a nostalgic and delicious hand-held item."
Hybrid Pastrami Baos
Panda Express is Testing New Pastrami Pork Belly Bao in California
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