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'Bak kwa' is a Chinese meat jerky with a combination of flavours from the five spice powder, soy sauce, oyster sauce and fermented tofu. It is usually grilled over a charcoal fire and is a very popular gift among friends and families during the Chinese New Year.
Bak kwa means dried meat in the Hokkien dialect. In Mandarin, it is known as ‘rou gan’. This meat jerky is made up of minced pork usually and a variety of ingredients that provides amazing aroma. Bak kwa strongly reminds me of Chinese New Year as during this time of the year, it is probably the most precious commodity and is rather expensive. The streets in Chinatown would be extremely smoky as various stalls go about with the preparation to cope with the demand. It has been increasingly popular to present these as gifts during the festive season regardless of the price increase over the years. Hence, why not give it a try at making your own instead? It would be more meaningful too.
### Type of meat for bak kwa
The type of meat used is important when making bak kwa. Choosing meat which contains a good amount of fats would enhance the flavours during the cooking process. I prefer choosing the pork shoulder/butt to mince. However, if it is minced meat, opt for those which has about 20% fat.
### Smoky flavours
Additionally, the smoky taste of bak kwa is the key to its deliciousness. It is best prepared on a charcoal grill. If you do not have one, using an oven as shown in the video is also possible albeit the smoky aroma may not be present. This would not in any way lessen the deliciousness of the bak kwa.
### Chicken or beef bak kwa
While bak kwa is known to be made with pork, it can certainly be made using beef or even chicken. Simply replace pork with the meat of your choice. If you want to prepare minced chicken, choose chicken thighs if you prefer the meat to be more succulent.
### How to store bak kwa?
Bak kwa is best consumed within 3 days for its freshness. It should not be kept for more than 7 days and must be stored in an airtight container before being refrigerated. Before consuming, either steam it for 10 minutes, microwave at very low heat for 2 minutes or pan fry over low heat for 5 minutes.
### Can bak kwa be frozen?
Yes! Store them in an airtight container or best in freezer bags with the air pressed out to avoid freezer burn. Before eating, steam it for 15 minutes, microwave at very low heat for 3 minutes or pan fry over high heat for about 4-5 minutes.
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