Shanghai Meat Buns
Get ready to savor the irresistible allure of Shanghai Meat Buns, a beloved Chinese street food classic that combines fluffy, homemade dough with a juicy, flavor-packed pork filling. These pan-fried buns feature crisp golden bottoms and a tender steamed top, creating a delightful texture contrast with every bite. The filling is a masterful blend of ground pork, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and scallions, enriched with cold chicken stock for a luxuriously moist interior. Perfectly pleated and pan-seared, the buns are finished with sesame seeds for a nutty crunch that enhances their aromatic allure. Whether served as a snack, appetizer, or hearty meal, these Shanghai-style buns deliver authentic flavors and make for an unforgettable treat that’s sure to impress family and friends.
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Ingredients
- 300 g All-purpose flour
- 5 g Instant yeast
- 10 g Sugar
- 2 g Salt
- 180 ml Warm water
- 250 g Pork (ground)
- 15 ml Soy sauce
- 10 ml Oyster sauce
- 10 ml Sesame oil
- 10 g Ginger (minced)
- 30 g Scallions (chopped)
- 50 ml Chicken stock (cold)
- 15 ml Vegetable oil
- 10 g Sesame seeds
- 150 ml Water for steaming
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.
Step 2
Gradually add warm water to the dry ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Step 3
Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Step 4
In another bowl, combine the ground pork, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and chopped scallions.
Step 5
Slowly mix in the chicken stock, a few tablespoons at a time, until fully incorporated and the filling becomes slightly sticky. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 6
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead gently for 1 minute. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
Step 7
Roll each piece into a ball, and then flatten into a 3-4 inch circle.
Step 8
Place 1 tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of each dough circle. Carefully pleat and pinch the edges together to seal the bun.
Step 9
Heat 15 ml of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 10
Place the buns seam-side down in the skillet in a single layer, leaving some space between each bun.
Step 11
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
Step 12
Carefully add 150 ml of water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Lower the heat to medium-low and steam the buns for 8-10 minutes, or until the water has evaporated.
Step 13
Remove the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes to crisp up the bottoms again.
Step 14
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the buns and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (891.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2040.5 |
| Total Fat 76.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 15.0g | |
| Cholesterol 180mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2018.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 246.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.7g | |
| Protein 91.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 127.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1290.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories