Chinese Pork Buns
Chinese Pork Buns, also known as Baozi or Char Siu Bao, are steamed buns filled with savory BBQ pork filling. The dough is fluffy and slightly sweet, while the filling is typically made with marinated pork, giving it a delicious and flavorful taste. They are a popular and beloved dish in Chinese cuisine, often enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pork shoulder diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 batch steamed bun dough store-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Marinate the diced pork shoulder in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together water and cornstarch to make a slurry. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated pork and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour the cornstarch slurry over the pork and stir until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Roll out the steamed bun dough into small circles. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of each circle.
- Pleat and seal the buns, making sure the filling is completely enclosed.
- Place the buns on parchment paper in a steamer basket. Steam for about 15-20 minutes until the buns are fluffy and cooked through.
- Serve the Chinese Pork Buns hot and enjoy!
Create variations of buns by using different fillings.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 343kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 63g (21%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 0.2g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 1286mg (56%)Potassium: 39mg (1%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 9mg (1%)Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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