Baozi (Delicious Chinese Steamed Pork Buns)
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These soft Chinese steamed buns may look simple from the outside, but inside, they’re packed with a juicy and savory filling. Baozi are fluffy yeast dough parcels traditionally stuffed with seasoned meat or vegetables and cooked gently in a steamer. They can serve as both a snack and a full meal, depending on how many you accidentally eat.
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix lukewarm water, sugar, and dry yeast. Then, add the flour gradually and mix until a dough begins to form. Work the dough until it becomes soft, cover the bowl, and let it rest for 40 minutes.
In another bowl, combine the minced pork, finely chopped cabbage, and spring onion. Add soy sauce, vegetable oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and mix.
Take the rested dough and divide it into 3 equal portions. Then divide each portion into smaller dough balls weighing about 35g each.
Flatten each dough ball into small rounds and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Then carefully bring the edges together and seal the top by pinching and folding.
Place the filled buns on small parchment squares or cabbage leaves and let them rest for 30 minutes.
Arrange the buns in your steamer and steam them for 14 minutes over medium heat. Once done, turn off the heat and let them sit inside the steamer for 2 more minutes before opening the lid.
Carefully remove the baozi and serve them warm.
Enjoy!
