Ground pork (minced pork)

Ground pork / 猪肉末 zhūròumò

Flavor and role

High in fat, so it turns nutty when fried and releases fat that deepens the flavor.

Typical dishes and uses

Mapo tofu, dumpling filling, pad kaprao (pork version), dan dan noodles.

Substitutes

Ground beef or ground chicken thigh 1:1 (add a little more oil with chicken).

Storage

Refrigerate 1-2 days, freeze 3-4 months. Cook through (71°C).

Main countries

China · Korea · Thailand

Used in this book

Mapo TofuPad Kra Pao with Fried EggBolognese (Ragù alla Bolognese)Albóndigas en Salsa (Spanish Meatballs in Sauce)Bak Chor MeeBindaetteok (Mung Bean Pancakes)Biscuits and GravyBún Chả (Hanoi Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles)Dan Dan NoodlesFrikadellerGyoza (Pan-Fried Japanese Dumplings)Holubtsi (Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls)Pork and Napa Cabbage Jiaozi (Boiled Dumplings)KhinkaliKuy Teav (Cambodian Pork Noodle Soup)Lasagne alla BologneseRed-Braised Lion's Head Meatballs (Hong Shao Shizitou)Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Pork Spring Rolls)Nikuman (Japanese Steamed Pork Buns)Pelmeni (Russian Meat Dumplings)Sundubu Jjigae (Spicy Soft Tofu Stew)Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Cream GravyTourtière (Québec Meat Pie)Vol-au-ventXiaolongbao (Shanghai Soup Dumplings)Yuxiang Eggplant (Fish-Fragrant Aubergine)Albóndigas in Saffron-Almond Sauce with PicadaThai Red Curry Coconut AlbóndigasAlbóndigas Bravas TraybakeHouse Sambal Bak Chor Mee with Lard CrispsBak Chor Mee Mazesoba (Singaporean × Japanese)Bak Chor Mee Potstickers with Black Vinegar Chilli DipBánh Mì Rice BowlBicol Express Dynamite Chilli Rolls with Coconut-Lime DipFlaky Layered Biscuits with Homemade Sage Sausage GravyBiscuits and Gravy Breakfast CasseroleRagù alla Bolognese with Handmade Egg TagliatelleMiso Bolognese UdonBudae Jeongol with Brisket Broth and Aged Chilli PasteBún Bò Huế Đặc Biệt with Oxtail and Homemade Chả HuếBún Chả Burger with Pickled Carrot and Sriracha MayoCrispy Vermicelli Cake with Bún Chả MeatballsLemongrass Pork Bánh Tráng Nướng (Rice Paper Pizza)Hot Honey Hash Brown Fold-Over WrapPicadillo Chiles Rellenos in Charred Tomato CaldilloCharcoal Cơm Tấm Sườn Chả with Steamed Egg MeatloafCubano Egg Rolls with Honey Mustard DipDan Dan Noodles with Aromatic Red Oil and Fresh Sesame PasteJapanese-Style Tantanmen (Sesame-Miso Soy Milk Ramen)Crispy Dan Dan Rice-Paper DumplingsKimchi Pork Egg Foo Young with Gochujang Gravy (Chinese-American × Korean)Kimchi Pork and Cheese EmpanadasChipotle Feijoada ChiliFrikadeller with Brown Gravy and Cucumber SaladThai Red Curry Frikadeller (Danish × Thai)Mini Frikadeller Skewers with Dill RemouladeGamjatang Potato Gratin with Perilla CreamCrispy Rice Paper Shrimp DumplingsGroundnut Soup Tantanmen-Style Ramen (Ghanaian × Japanese)Juicy Crisp-Lattice Gyoza (Hanetsuki)Kimchi Cheese GyozaUnwrapped Gyoza Rice BowlOven-Braised Holubtsi with Smoked BaconJapanese Dashi-Braised HolubtsiCheesy Unrolled Holubtsi SkilletHot and Sour Fried RiceMala Japchae (Sichuan-Spiced Glass Noodles)Hand-Rolled Three-Treasure Jiaozi with Sizzling Chili DipCrispy-Skirt Kimchi Pork PotstickersBaked Dumpling Cups with Chili-Crisp MayoChunjang Ragù RigatoniJjajang Cheese Rice GratinFiery Jjamppong Seafood Fried RiceMiso-Glazed Karnıyarık with Ginger Pork (Turkish × Japanese)Kimchi Pork Khinkali with Soy-Vinegar DipLazy Khinkali Noodle Soup with Peppery MeatballsSunday Kjøttkaker with Brown Cheese Gravy and Mushy PeasPhnom Penh-Style Kuy Teav with Crispy GarlicKuy Teav Kalguksu (Cambodian Broth with Korean Knife-Cut Noodles)Garlic Pork Kuy Teav Toastie with Lime-Pepper Dipping BrothRed Wine Ragù Lasagna Soup with Lemon Basil RicottaGochujang Rosé Lasagna SoupLasagne Verdi with Homemade Spinach PastaRed Curry Coconut Lion's Head Meatballs (Chinese × Thai)Lion's Head Meatball Bao with Sesame Napa SlawLu Rou Tacos with Quick Cucumber PicklesLu Rou Cheese Rice GratinDouble-Fried Pork and Shrimp Lumpia with Sweet-and-Sour SauceCrispy Lumpia Rice BowlJapanese Miso Mapo UdonMapo Cheese Rice GratinBacon-Wrapped Beef and Pork Meatloaf with Balsamic GlazeJuicy Pork Jhol MomoMomo Smash Tacos with Achar MayoExtra-Juicy Hand-Chopped Pork NikumanPizza-man Steamed Buns (Japanese × Italian)Crispy Nikuman Pork Toast with Karashi MayoPad Kra Pao Omurice (Thai × Japanese)Pad Kra Pao Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe (Italian × Thai)Kra Pao Garlic-Butter SpaghettiKra Pao Cheese ToastiePanang Pork Smash Burger with Peanut-Lime SlawPastelón with Alcaparrado Picadillo and Cheddar CustardPastitsio with Slow-Simmered Beef and Pork Ragù and Bay-Infused BéchamelSichuan Chili-Oil PelmeniCheesy Lazy Pelmeni Pinwheel SkilletPicadillo a Caballo with MadurosJapanese-Style Panko Piroshki with Glass Noodles and Egg (Russian × Japanese)Crispy Shoyu Ramen Noodle PancakeDry-Brined Turkey Breast Roulade with Sausage, Sage and Cranberry StuffingKroeung Pork and Roasted Pumpkin Rice Bowl with Toasted Rice CrunchSekuwa Pork Burger with Timur-Radish Slaw (Nepali × American)Sundubu Cheese Rice GratinRestaurant-Style Köttbullar PlateGochujang Rosé Cream Meatball Rice BowlSwedish Meatball Pasta BakeTourtière Korokke with Maple Tonkatsu Sauce (Québécois × Japanese)Tourtière Sausage Rolls with Maple-Mustard DipVol-au-vent with Homemade Puff Shells and Egg-Yolk VeloutéTom Yum Prawn Soup Dumplings (Thai × Shanghai)Spicy Sesame Soup Dumpling Bowl with Bok ChoySizzling Claypot Yuxiang EggplantYuxiang Eggplant Spaghetti with Basil and Parmesan (Chinese × Italian)

Updated 2026-10-10