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A bamboo steamer basket containing four savory pork steamed buns with a decorative pattern on top, accompanied by its lid placed to the side.

Homemade Baozi - Savory Pork Steamed Buns

An asian woman smiling in front of a potted plant.Hannah Lee
Steamed buns filled with savory pork, perfect for a homemade treat.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Snacks
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 12 buns
Calories 296 kcal
Difficulty Intermediate
Ingredient Cost $7
Shopping Cost$31

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Steamer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
 
 

For the dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup water warm
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

For the filling:

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • ½ cup cabbage finely chopped
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

Prepare the dough:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
    1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • Add flour and vegetable oil, and knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Prepare the filling:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, cabbage, green onions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. Mix well.
    1 lb ground pork, 1/2 cup cabbage, 2 green onions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Assemble the baozi:

  • Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten into a circle.
  • Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges and pinch to seal, forming a bun.
  • Place the buns on parchment paper squares and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Steam the baozi:

  • Bring water to a boil in a steamer. Place the buns in the steamer basket, leaving space between them.
  • Steam the buns for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Adjust the filling ingredients to taste.
Use a bamboo steamer for an authentic touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Baozi, Chinese Cuisine, Homemade, Savory, Steamed Buns

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