Mini Pork Buns Recipe

Name: Mini Pork Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tsp active dry yeast; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 5.25 oz ground pork; 2 None spring onions, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; None None chili sauce, to serve

Servings: persons

3 tsp active dry yeast
2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
5.25 oz ground pork
2 None spring onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
None None chili sauce, to serve

1
Combine 1 cup lukewarm water, yeast and sugar. Set aside for 5 mins, or until frothy. Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl. Add yeast mixture and stir to combine. Turn out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let proof in a warm place for l hour, or until dough doubles in size.
2
Meanwhile. heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add ground pork, onion, garlic, ginger, brown sugar and Chinese five-spice powder. Cook, stirring with a spoon to break up lumps, for 5 mins, or until cooked through. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil. Let cool completely.
3
Divide and shape dough into 18 balls. Cover with a tea-towel. Working with 1 ball at a time, shape into a 2 1/4 inch disc and place 1 tsp filling in the center. Pinch top to enclose. Repeat with remaining dough.
4
Line a large steamer with a sheet of parchment paper. Arrange buns in steamer then place steamer over a wok or large heavy-bottomed saucepan of boiling water. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and steam for 6-7 mins, or until puffed and cooked through. Serve with chili sauce.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tsp active dry yeast, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and more.

Yes, Mini Pork Buns falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Mini Pork Buns

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