Steamed Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao)
Pillowy steamed buns filled with sweet-savory char siu pork — tender, slightly sticky filling wrapped in a soft, slightly sweet yeast dough. The result is an elevated home-style dim sum that's worth the hands-on steps.
4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp instant yeast
3 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup warm milk
½ cup warm water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1 lb pork shoulder, finely chopped
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp Chinese five-spice
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
2 clove garlic, minced
3 stalk green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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