Gold Coin Bakkwa (金钱肉干)

Bakkwa is a Chinese salty-sweet dried meat product similar to jerky. It originated from the Fujian province in China where it is considered a Hokkien delicacy. It traditionally takes the form of thin square slices. The Gold coin shaped ones are made during Chinese New year for good luck and prosperity.

Ingredients

Grounded Pork - 1 lb (40% fat)
Fish Sauce (鱼露) - 2 TBSP
Red Yeast Rice Powder (红糟) - 1 tsp
Soy Sauce - 2 tsp
Sugar - 1/2 cup
A little oil for spreading or using a bottle of oil spray

Steps

1. Mixed all the ingredients listed using a spatula and stir at one direction to form a sticky paste ( I used stand mixer with paddle attachment to mix). Let it sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour to marinate.
2. Grease a small muffins baking tray ( I have one with 48 cavities, perfect for this project). Place about 1 tsp of minced meat in the muffin cup, lightly press to flatten the minced meat to about 3 mm in thickness. Repeat to fill all the cups.

3. Place the pan in the oven and broil the meat for 5 minutes, there is no need to preheat oven. Take the meat out with the help of a tong.

4. Place the cooked coins on a cookie sheet with bottom up, nd broil at high for 2 minutes. Wait until the coins are cooled before serving.