Steamed Buns with Pork Filling (包子)
包子 (Steamed Buns with Pork Filling) are a popular dish in Northeastern Chinese Cuisine, known for their soft and fluffy texture and savory pork filling.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, warm water, vegetable oil, sugar, and yeast to form a dough. Let it rise for 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ground pork, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and green onions to make the filling.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a small disc. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of each disc, then pleat and seal the edges to form a bun.
- Place the buns in a steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 220 per bun
- Protein
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large bowl Steamer
Tools
Rolling pin Knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the steamed buns with a side of hot and sour soup for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a shiny finish, brush the steamed buns with a mixture of water and sugar before serving.
Cost
$10