Mini Pork Buns Recipe

Name: Mini Pork Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
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.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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.

Mini Pork Buns

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions