Authentic Rougamo Bread Recipe – Crispy, Flaky, and Irresistible!

Rougamo Bread Recipe
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Rest Time 60 mins
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
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Cooking Temp: 375  F
Servings: 4
Estimated Cost: $  2
Calories: 420
Best Season: Fall, Winter
Description

Rougamo bread, also known as Bai Ji Mo (白吉馍), is a soft yet crisp Chinese-style flatbread used in the popular street food dish Roujiamo—often called the "Chinese hamburger." This bread is pan-fried then baked, resulting in a golden crust with a fluffy interior, perfect for holding juicy, braised meat fillings. It's simple, satisfying, and incredibly versatile.

Ingredients
  • For the Dough:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 pound pork belly (or beef shank)
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
  2. 2
    Gradually add warm water and knead until a smooth dough forms.
  3. 3
    Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. 4
    In a pot, heat oil and sauté garlic and ginger.
  5. 5
    Add pork belly (or beef) and sear on both sides.
  6. 6
    Pour in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, five-spice powder, and broth.
  7. 7
    Simmer for 2 hours until the meat is tender.
  8. 8
    Shred the meat and mix with hoisin sauce and green onions.
  9. 9
    Divide dough into equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.
  10. 10
    Brush with oil, fold into a spiral, and flatten again.
  11. 11
    Cook on a non-stick pan over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides.
  12. 12
    Slice the bread in half and fill it generously with the braised meat.
  13. 13
    Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 420kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Protein 18g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.