Baozi (Steamed Pork Buns) Recipe

Name: Baozi (Steamed Pork Buns)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sunflower oil; 3/4 cup warm water as needed; 1 2/3 cups wheat flour; 1 1/4 cups rice flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons dry yeast; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 3/8 tablespoons cold water as needed; 1 1/2 cups minced pork; 7 1/16 tablespoons minced chicken; 2 green onions; 1 9/16 cups mushrooms Nameko; 1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves finely chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin rice wine; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; sunflower oil; soy sauce; sesame oil; rice vinegar; sesame seeds

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons sunflower oil
3/4 cup warm water as needed
1 2/3 cups wheat flour
1 1/4 cups rice flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 3/8 tablespoons cold water as needed
1 1/2 cups minced pork
7 1/16 tablespoons minced chicken
2 green onions
1 9/16 cups mushrooms Nameko
1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon mirin rice wine
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
sunflower oil
soy sauce
sesame oil
rice vinegar
sesame seeds

1
Dice green onions.
2
Heat sunflower oil in a pan and saute green onions and mushrooms,
3
When onion is almost translucent, add garlic, ginger and ground meat.
4
Use a spatula to scrape meat from sides of pan.
5
Mixture should be very loose.
6
When meat mixture is done, season with all the spices and set aside.
7
Punch down dough to remove air.
8
Divide the dough into portions, each about 30 grams (approximately 1 oz).
9
Shape each portion into a ball and flatten with fingers.
10
Place a little filling into each and pinch it closed, keeping round shape.
11
Place buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12
Cover with a cotton cloth and let rise for about 20 minutes.
13
Heat water in a steamer.
14
Line the steam rack with parchment paper and place rolls in steamer.
15
Steam for about 15-20 minutes or until surface is firm and begins to open slightly (like a bagel).
16
For the sauce, mix all sauce ingredients.
17
Preheat oven to 220u00b0C (approximately 425u00b0F).
18
Place buns on a baking sheet lined with a non-stick silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
19
Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
20
Serve warm or cold with prepared sauce.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons sunflower oil, 3/4 cup warm water as needed, 1 2/3 cups wheat flour, 1 1/4 cups rice flour, and more.

Yes, Baozi (Steamed Pork Buns) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baozi (Steamed Pork Buns)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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