Chinese Steamed Buns with BBQ Pork Filling
Chinese Steamed Buns with BBQ Pork Filling, also known as Char Siu Bao, are delicious and fluffy buns filled with savory and sweet barbecue-flavored pork. They are a popular dim sum dish in Chinese cuisine and make for a tasty snack or meal.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the filling:
- 1 cup diced BBQ Pork (Char Siu)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 green onion finely chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the instant yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and the yeast mixture. Knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the diced BBQ pork, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, five-spice powder, and green onion. Set aside.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small circle, then place a spoonful of the BBQ pork filling in the center. Pleat and seal the edges to form a bun.
- Place the buns on individual pieces of parchment paper and let them rest for 15 minutes.
- Steam the buns in a steamer for 15-20 minutes until puffed and cooked through.
- Serve the Chinese Steamed Buns with BBQ Pork Filling hot and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
Can use bamboo steamer to cook buns.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 57g (19%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 43mg (14%)Sodium: 542mg (24%)Potassium: 302mg (9%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 36IU (1%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
