Juicy Soup-Filled Buns

Juicy Soup-Filled Buns are a delicious and comforting dish that will warm you up on a cold day. These buns are filled with a savory soup that bursts with flavor in every bite. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the dough:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt

For the soup filling:

- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup chopped cabbage
- 1/2 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
To make the dough, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add the warm water and vegetable oil, and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
To make the soup filling, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Add the cabbage, mushrooms, and green onions, and cook for another 5 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Add this mixture to the skillet, along with the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the soup thickens.
To assemble the buns, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it into a circle about 4 inches in diameter. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the soup filling into the center of each circle. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and let them rest for 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the buns with beaten egg, then bake for 20-25 minutes, until they are golden brown. Serve the Juicy Soup-Filled Buns hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
This dish is a type of Chinese dim sum, and its three main ingredients are ground pork, cabbage, and shiitake mushrooms. The appearance of the buns is golden brown and slightly shiny, with a small opening on top revealing the savory soup filling inside. The taste is a perfect balance of savory and sweet, with the soft and fluffy dough complementing the flavorful soup filling. Try making these Juicy Soup-Filled Buns for a delicious and comforting meal that will satisfy your cravings.