Savory Soup-Filled Baozi
Savory Soup-Filled Baozi is a delicious Chinese dish that is perfect for any meal. This dish is a type of steamed bun that is filled with a savory soup. The combination of the soft and fluffy bun with the flavorful soup filling is simply irresistible.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup ground pork
- 1/4 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
To start, mix the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Slowly add the warm water and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the ground pork until it is browned. Add the shiitake mushrooms and scallions and cook for another 2-3 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add this mixture to the pan and cook until the sauce thickens.
After the dough has rested, divide it into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle and place a spoonful of the filling in the center. Gather the edges of the dough and pinch them together to seal the bun. Place the buns on a piece of parchment paper and let them rest for another 10 minutes.
Steam the buns for 10-12 minutes until they are fully cooked. The buns should be puffy and slightly shiny. Serve hot and enjoy the delicious savory soup-filled baozi.
This dish is a type of steamed bun and its main ingredients are ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions. The savory soup filling is made with chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch. The appearance of the dish is soft and fluffy with a shiny exterior. The taste is savory and flavorful, with a burst of soup filling in every bite. This dish is perfect for any meal and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.