Chinese Steamed Buns with Barbecued Pork Filling Recipe
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Chinese Steamed Buns with Barbecued Pork Filling

By: Sneakyteaky  
"My sister-in law is Chinese and this is one of her most delicious Dim Sum recipes. It's Chinese name is Char Siu Bao, takes a little effort but is extremely worth it. Barbequed pork can be found in Asian markets, or often in the supermarket deli section."

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Prep Time:
3 Hrs
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
3 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 buns
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons shortening or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 pound Asian barbequed pork, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Place the warm water in a large bowl, and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Stir in 1 cup of the flour, and mix thoroughly. Cover with a cloth, and let stand until bubbles appear, about 20 minutes.
  2. Dissolve sugar and shortening in boiling water, and allow to cool to lukewarm. Stir into the yeast mixture along with the remaining flour. When the dough becomes too stiff to stir, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Coat a large bowl with sesame oil, and place the dough inside. Turn over to coat, and cover the bowl with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add green onions and garlic, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add pork, and fry for a minute, then stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water, then stir the mixture into the pork. Cook, stirring constantly until the pork is coated with a thickened glaze. Remove to a bowl, and allow to cool.
  4. Remove the dough from the bowl, and roll it out into one long log. Slice the log into 1 inch pieces. Flatten each piece into a 3 inch circle using the palm of your hand or a rolling pin. Place 2 tablespoons of the pork filling onto the center of each circle, and gather up the edges around the filling and pinch together to close the bun. Place each bun seam side down onto a square of aluminum foil. Cover with a towel, and let rise for about 1 hour.
  5. Bring a couple inches of water to boil in a wok. Place a few buns at a time in a steamer, such as a bamboo steamer for a wok, or a fitted steam tray. Cover, and steam buns over briskly boiling water for 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining buns.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 145 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 7mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2005 by LIQUID489 
This was a good recipe, but I think some of the directions were a little bit off: 1) 1/2 lb.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2007 by ErinInVegas 
YUUUUM!!! Wow...I can't believe these turned out sOo good! They took quite a while and a lot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2004 by Rock 
This is a fantastic dim sum recipe! To cut down on time I just used my bread machine to knead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by AK_Cabin_Guy 
Excellent recipe. Very easy. However, I doubled the amount of filling and still ran short. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN 
Oh man, so good! I used leftover pulled pork I had in the freezer and drained it. I then added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by Mark P 
A decent dish; I'd be willing to cook it again. Although the filling was a tad too sweet, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2004 by GORET6 
This was OK ... but not like the ones I used to get in Hawaii. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2006 by VORCHA 
My bread machine's dough cycle made short work of the dough because it is a little on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by notimetocook 
This a an an easy recipe. I used chicken instead of pork and made a few without anything in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2006 by Chuck 
EXCELLENT DIM SUM!!!! MORE

 
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