EASY DELICIOUS Chinese Pork Bun Recipe (Baozi 包子)

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground pork is often less expensive than whole cuts.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while bread flour can be cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is often less expensive and gluten-free.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin can be a healthier alternative with a similar taste.

Add 3/4 cups of warm water and 1 teaspoon of sugar to a bowl; mix and add 1 teaspoon of yeast; let sit for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.

In a mixing bowl, add 2 cups of flour; slowly mix in the yeast water in three intervals, stirring in one direction.

Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth; place in a container, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Prepare the filling by chopping the pork and mixing it with oyster sauce, Chinese rice cooking wine, soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, cornstarch, ginger, and green onions.

Divide the risen dough into pieces, flatten each piece, and add a tablespoon of filling in the center; fold and pinch to seal, creating a 'fish mouth' shape.

Place each bun on a square of parchment paper and let rise for another 20-30 minutes.

Prepare a steamer with warm water, place the buns inside, and steam for 10-15 minutes until fluffy; do not uncover for 5 minutes after cooking.

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