Beijing Style Steamed Stuffed Buns (蒸包子)

蒸包子 (Beijing Style Steamed Stuffed Buns) are a classic Beijing street food, featuring fluffy steamed buns filled with savory meat and vegetable fillings. This recipe will guide you through making these delicious buns at home.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Beijing Chinese Food Street Food Steamed Buns
Beijing Style Steamed Stuffed Buns (蒸包子)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and the yeast mixture. Knead the dough until smooth, then cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the ground pork, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt to make the filling.
  4. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a small circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, then pleat and seal the buns.
  5. Place the buns in a steamer and let them rise for 15 minutes. Steam the buns for 15 minutes until cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per bun
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Steamer

Tools

Rolling pin Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the steamed buns with a side of soy sauce for dipping.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, you can substitute the ground pork with finely chopped mushrooms and tofu for the filling.

Cost

$10