Crispy Shanghai Pork Buns (脆皮上海肉包)

脆皮上海肉包 (Crispy Shanghai Pork Buns) is a popular dish in Haipai Cuisine, known for its crispy exterior and savory pork filling.

Crispy Shanghai Pork Buns (脆皮上海肉包)

Ingredients

  • 500g pork belly, minced
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the minced pork with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, green onions, and ginger. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the dough by mixing the flour with warm water. Knead until smooth, then cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  3. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a small circle. Place a spoonful of the marinated pork in the center of each circle, then gather the edges and pinch to seal.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the buns in the pan, seam side down, and cook until the bottom is golden brown.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan, cover, and steam for 15 minutes until the buns are cooked through.
  6. Uncover the pan and continue cooking until the bottom is crispy and golden brown.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
12g
Fat
10g
Carbohydrates
25g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Pan Cover for steaming

Tools

Knife Cutting board Rolling pin

Serving suggestions

Serve the crispy Shanghai pork buns with a side of soy sauce for dipping.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispiness, you can brush the buns with a little oil before steaming and frying.

Cost

$15