Fragrant Steamed Buns
Fragrant Steamed Buns are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. These buns are soft, fluffy, and infused with a delightful aroma that will leave your taste buds craving for more. To make these buns, you will need the following ingredients:
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
For the filling:
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
To start, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add the warm water and vegetable oil, and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. Mix the ground pork, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
After the dough has rested, divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten it with your palm. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each flattened dough, and then gather the edges of the dough around the filling. Pinch the edges together to seal the bun.
Place the buns on a piece of parchment paper and let them rest for another 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare your steamer by bringing water to a boil in a pot and placing a steamer basket on top.
Once the water is boiling, place the buns in the steamer basket, making sure to leave some space between them. Cover the steamer and let the buns steam for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, remove the steamer from the pot and let the buns cool for a few minutes before serving. These Fragrant Steamed Buns are best served warm and can be enjoyed as a snack or a meal.
In two words, this dish can be described as 'Fragrant Buns'. The three main ingredients are flour, ground pork, and scallions. These buns are soft, fluffy, and infused with a delightful aroma that will leave your taste buds craving for more. The filling is a savory mixture of ground pork, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, and salt, which adds a burst of flavor to the buns. The appearance of these buns is appetizing, with a golden-brown exterior and a fluffy white interior. The taste is savory, with a hint of sweetness and a delightful aroma that will leave you wanting more.
