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)Bindaetteok (Mung Bean Pancakes)Bún Chả (Hanoi Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles)Dan Dan NoodlesGyoza (Pan-Fried Japanese Dumplings)Pork and Napa Cabbage Jiaozi (Boiled Dumplings)Lasagne alla BologneseLumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Pork Spring Rolls)Pelmeni (Russian Meat Dumplings)Sundubu Jjigae (Spicy Soft Tofu Stew)Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Cream GravyAlbóndigas in Saffron-Almond Sauce with PicadaThai Red Curry Coconut AlbóndigasAlbóndigas Bravas TraybakeBánh Mì Rice BowlRagù alla Bolognese with Handmade Egg TagliatelleMiso Bolognese UdonBudae Jeongol with Brisket Broth and Aged Chilli PasteBún Chả Burger with Pickled Carrot and Sriracha MayoCrispy Vermicelli Cake with Bún Chả MeatballsHot Honey Hash Brown Fold-Over WrapCharcoal Cơm Tấm Sườn Chả with Steamed Egg MeatloafDan Dan Noodles with Aromatic Red Oil and Fresh Sesame PasteJapanese-Style Tantanmen (Sesame-Miso Soy Milk Ramen)Crispy Dan Dan Rice-Paper DumplingsKimchi Pork and Cheese EmpanadasChipotle Feijoada ChiliGamjatang Potato Gratin with Perilla CreamCrispy Rice Paper Shrimp DumplingsJuicy Crisp-Lattice Gyoza (Hanetsuki)Kimchi Cheese GyozaUnwrapped Gyoza Rice BowlHot 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 RiceRed Wine Ragù Lasagna Soup with Lemon Basil RicottaGochujang Rosé Lasagna SoupLasagne Verdi with Homemade Spinach PastaLu 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 GratinJuicy Pork Jhol MomoMomo Smash Tacos with Achar MayoKra Pao Garlic-Butter SpaghettiKra Pao Cheese ToastiePastitsio with Slow-Simmered Beef and Pork Ragù and Bay-Infused BéchamelSichuan Chili-Oil PelmeniCheesy Lazy Pelmeni Pinwheel SkilletCrispy Shoyu Ramen Noodle PancakeSundubu Cheese Rice GratinRestaurant-Style Köttbullar PlateGochujang Rosé Cream Meatball Rice BowlSwedish Meatball Pasta Bake

Updated 2026-10-10