Steamed Pork Buns
Steamed Pork Buns are a delicious and popular Chinese dish that is loved by many. These soft and fluffy buns are filled with juicy and flavorful pork, making them a perfect snack or meal. In this recipe, we will show you how to make Steamed Pork Buns from scratch.
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 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and vegetable oil, and mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the ground pork, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sugar. Add the scallions and cilantro, and mix well.
4. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball with your palm, and use a rolling pin to roll it into a circle.
5. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of each circle, and gather the edges of the dough around the filling. Pinch the edges together to seal the bun.
6. Place the buns on a piece of parchment paper, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Fill a steamer basket with water, and bring it to a boil. Place the buns in the steamer basket, and steam for 15-20 minutes, until they are cooked through.
8. Serve the Steamed Pork Buns hot, garnished with chopped scallions and cilantro.
These Steamed Pork Buns are a type of Chinese dim sum, and their main ingredients are ground pork, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. They are soft and fluffy on the outside, and juicy and flavorful on the inside. The pork filling is seasoned with a delicious blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, and is mixed with scallions and cilantro for added flavor and texture. These buns are a perfect appetizer or snack, and are sure to impress your guests with their delicious taste and beautiful appearance.
