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Calling Char Siu Delicious but Like Maillard Cheating

2:15 PM (f) on November 3
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Char Siu is delicious, but it is a bit too much like "cheating" in my opinion, because you add the sugar in, which is steroids for maillard reaction

The image is a video frame from a YouTube video titled "Open 3 hrs only! Michelin Award Roast Pork Belly Master #wongmeikee - Malaysia Street Food," featured on the "So Yummie" channel. It captures a close-up of a dish composed of char siew, a type of Chinese barbecued pork, arranged on a white plate with slices of cucumber. The char siew is glistening with a caramelized glaze, highlighting its tender and juicy texture with slightly charred edges, indicative of expert roasting techniques. The dish is likely from a street food vendor in Malaysia, as suggested by the video's title. The on-screen text provides pricing details, indicating that one strip of char siew costs RM28, equivalent to $6 or 7780 won. The background is minimal, emphasizing the vibrant colors and texture of the food. The lighting is bright, enhancing the rich, reddish-brown hue of the pork, creating an appealing contrast with the fresh green of the cucumbers. This visually appetizing scene is characteristic of street food presentations, focusing on the dish's authenticity and flavor. - Title: "Open 3 hrs only! Michelin Award Roast Pork Belly Master #wongmeikee - Malaysia Street Food" - Channel / profile: "So Yummie" - Site / app: "YouTube" - Key OCR Lines: "Char Siew per strip | 叉烧 1条", "RM28 / $6 / 7780won"
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