Pork & Green Onion Bao

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers a leaner option while ground pork is often more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat choice, while canola oil is less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour is usually cheaper.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: scallions

Chives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories, while scallions are often less expensive.

Chop the green onions finely and place them in a small mixing bowl.

Add the ground pork and all seasonings except for the cornstarch to the bowl and mix by hand.

Add the cornstarch to the mixture and mix again; let it chill for 5-10 minutes.

Prepare the dough by dividing it into 12 pieces and placing them on a plate.

Roll each piece of dough out to be thicker in the middle and thinner on the edges.

Place a chunk of filling in the center of each rolled-out dough piece and pinch to seal.

Prepare the steamer and bring water to a boil.

Place the buns in the steamer and steam for 15 minutes.

Remove the buns from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.

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