Pork Buns

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

340 kcal
Calories
22g
Protein
40g
Carbohydrates
13g
Fat
Recipe Main Course
Pork Buns

These steamed pork buns are a mouthwatering delight, combining fluffy, fermented dough with a savory, aromatic pork filling. The secret lies in the flavorful broth made by infusing green onions, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns, which is then mixed into the pork for a juicy, tender texture. The dough is kneaded to perfection, rolled into thin wrappers, and pleated around the spiced pork filling before steaming to soft, pillowy perfection. Each bite offers a burst of umami from the light soy sauce, white pepper, and sugar-balanced filling, while the delicate dough ensures a satisfying chew. Perfect as a snack or meal, these homemade buns are a comforting classic with a fragrant, well-seasoned twist. Steam them just right for a restaurant-quality treat that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Dissolve yeast powder in warm water, add flour, and mix until a dough forms. Let it ferment.
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Chop the pork filling into a fine paste.
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Add a small amount of salt, light soy sauce, white pepper powder, and sugar to the chopped pork filling.
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Blanch green onions, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns in hot water to release their flavors, then let them cool and filter out the solids. Gradually mix the flavorful liquid into the pork filling.
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Mix the pork filling in one direction, adding the liquid in batches until the filling becomes sticky and develops a good texture.
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Knead the dough until it becomes smooth.
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Divide the dough into small balls.
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Roll out each ball of dough into a circular shape, with a thicker center and thinner edges.
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Place a portion of pork filling onto a dough circle.
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Use your thumb and index finger to pleat and press the dough, gathering and pressing the edges together to form a bun. Repeat this process to seal the bun.
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Let the buns rest for 15 minutes after shaping.
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Place the buns in a steamer lined with parchment paper or a clean cloth, leaving enough space between them. Steam for 10-15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before opening the lid.
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