Gourmet Guerillas · Fusion
Char Siu Pineapple Tacos with Sriracha Creme
A fusion fiesta of flavors and textures
Dive into the bold dance of Char Siu-inspired marinated pork with sweet, caramelized pineapple, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Each bite is enlivened by a drizzle of Sriracha creme—a fiery twist that marries the sweet and savory to perfection.
A recipe by Marco · Executive Chef · Cookbookverse Kitchen
Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
4 to 6
Difficulty
Intermediate
Ingredients
Char Siu Pork
- 500g pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch strips
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
Pineapple
- 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into rings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Sriracha Creme
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
To Assemble
- 8 to 10 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Method
- 1
Prepare the Char Siu Pork
In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Marinate pork in the mixture for at least 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place marinated pork on a baking tray and roast for 30-35 minutes, turning once, until caramelized and tender.
- 2
Caramelize the Pineapple
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pineapple rings with brown sugar and cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and caramelized.
- 3
Make the Sriracha Creme
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust Sriracha to taste for desired heat level.
- 4
Assemble the Tacos
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Layer each tortilla with slices of Char Siu pork, a ring of caramelized pineapple, a drizzle of Sriracha creme, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a few rings of red onion. Serve immediately.
Origin story
These tacos are a tribute to the street food of East Asia and the playful spirit of modern fusion cuisine. The Char Siu pork draws from Cantonese barbecue traditions, while the pineapple and Sriracha creme add a tropical American twist.
