Low Carb Chinese Steamed Pork Buns (Baozi)

Savor the flavors of your favorite dim sum dish with a healthy twist in these Low Carb Chinese Steamed Pork Buns (Baozi)! This keto-friendly recipe swaps traditional wheat flour for almond and coconut flours, creating a fluffy yet low-carb dough that perfectly holds the savory pork filling. Packed with ground pork, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, and a touch of ginger and sesame oil, these buns burst with authentic Chinese flavors. With only 30 minutes of prep time and a quick steam to perfection, they’re an ideal option for a guilt-free snack, appetizer, or light meal. Serve them warm straight from the steamer and enjoy the delectable combination of tender dough and juicy, flavorful filling—all without compromising your low-carb lifestyle. Perfect for those craving traditional baozi on a keto diet!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Almond flour
• 1 cup Coconut flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Xanthan gum
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 cup Butter
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 pound Ground pork
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt.

Step 2

Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Pour the boiling water over the flour and butter, stirring quickly to form a sticky dough.

Step 4

Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and stir them into the dough until well combined.

Step 5

In another bowl, combine the ground pork, soy sauce, chopped green onions, minced garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.

Step 7

Flatten each dough piece in your hand to form a small circle, about 4 inches in diameter.

Step 8

Place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of each dough circle.

Step 9

Carefully pull up the sides of the dough to enclose the filling and pinch the top to seal.

Step 10

Place each bun on a parchment square, sealed side up.

Step 11

Bring water to a boil in a steamer pot over high heat.

Step 12

Arrange the buns inside the steamer, leaving space between them to expand.

Step 13

Cover and steam over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the buns are cooked and firm to the touch.

Step 14

Carefully remove the buns from the steamer and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(989.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2745.5

Total Fat 206.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 707.7mg	0%
Sodium 3954.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 66.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.0g
Protein 129.3g	0%

Vitamin D 91.0IU	0%
Calcium 507.9mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 1148.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.1%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 16.8%