Steamed Bao Buns with Savory Pork Filling

Delight your taste buds with these soft and fluffy *Steamed Bao Buns with Savory Pork Filling*, a mouthwatering fusion of tender homemade dough and a rich, flavorful pork filling. The dough is crafted from scratch with a hint of sweetness and pairs beautifully with the savory filling, made from soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, and ginger-infused pork shoulder. Each bun is steamed to pillowy perfection, locking in the juicy goodness of the filling while maintaining a delicate texture. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main course, these bao buns are ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to an authentic, restaurant-quality experience. Serve them warm, paired with crunchy pickled vegetables or your favorite dipping sauces, for a truly unforgettable culinary adventure.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:120 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:150 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 10 grams instant yeast
• 10 grams baking powder
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 5 grams salt
• 250 milliliters whole milk
• 30 milliliters vegetable oil
• 400 grams pork shoulder
• 50 milliliters soy sauce
• 50 milliliters hoisin sauce
• 10 milliliters sesame oil
• 1 bunch of spring onions
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 20 grams sugar
• 15 milliliters rice vinegar
• 50 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour, instant yeast, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Warm the milk slightly and gradually add to the dry mixture, mixing to form a dough.

Step 3

Add the vegetable oil and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling: finely chop the pork shoulder.

Step 6

In a pan over medium heat, add the sesame oil, chopped spring onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add the chopped pork to the pan and cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and water. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 9

Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool.

Step 10

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead briefly. Divide into 12 equal pieces.

Step 11

Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a disc about 10-12 cm in diameter.

Step 12

Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of each disc, then gather the edges and pinch to seal.

Step 13

Arrange the filled buns on parchment paper squares and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.

Step 14

Set up a steamer and steam the buns for 12-15 minutes, until they are fully puffed and cooked through.

Step 15

Serve the bao buns warm, with optional sides such as pickled vegetables or dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1576.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3643.0

Total Fat 98.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.3g
Cholesterol 385.5mg	0%
Sodium 6296.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 509.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 100.9g
Protein 167.1g	0%

Vitamin D 113.4IU	0%
Calcium 593.5mg	0%
Iron 30.4mg	0%
Potassium 3005.3mg	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: 24.7%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 56.7%