Chinese pork buns, also known as Char Siu Bao, are a beloved snack and staple in Chinese cuisine. These soft and fluffy steamed buns filled with savory and sweet pork filling are a must-try for any food lover. While they may seem daunting to make at home, this Chinese pork bun recipe video will guide you through the process step by step, ensuring that you can recreate this delicious dish in your own kitchen. So put on your apron and get ready to impress your family and friends with your homemade Chinese pork buns!
The Perfect Dough
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
To make the perfect Chinese pork bun, you need to start with the perfect dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine
3 cups of all-purpose flour,
1 tablespoon of sugar, and
1 teaspoon of salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add in
1 tablespoon of active dry yeast and
1 cup of warm water. Mix until a dough forms and then knead it on a floured surface for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Rising and Resting:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place for
1 hour or until it doubles in size. Once it has risen, punch down the dough and knead it again for a few minutes. Divide the dough into
16 equal pieces and roll them into balls. Cover them with a damp towel and let them rest for
20 minutes.
The Delicious Filling
Ingredients:
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
While the dough is resting, it's time to make the delicious filling for your Chinese pork buns. In a mixing bowl, combine
1 pound of thinly sliced pork tenderloin,
2 cloves of minced garlic,
1 tablespoon of grated ginger,
2 tablespoons of soy sauce,
2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce,
2 tablespoons of honey,
1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and
1 teaspoon of five-spice powder. Mix well and let it marinate for
20 minutes.
In a pan, heat
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add in the marinated pork and stir-fry until it is cooked through and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Assembling and Steaming
Ingredients:
- 16 parchment paper squares
Now comes the fun part, assembling your Chinese pork buns! On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a
3-inch circle. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of the dough and gather the edges up to create a pouch. Pinch the top to seal the bun and place it on a parchment paper square. Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.
In a steamer basket, place the parchment paper squares with the buns and steam them over boiling water for
15 minutes. Once they are cooked, remove them from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy Your Homemade Chinese Pork Buns!
Now that you have mastered the art of making Chinese pork buns at home, it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Serve these delicious buns as a snack or as a main dish with some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Your family and friends will be impressed with your culinary skills and you'll never have to order takeout for your Chinese pork bun fix again!
Get creative with the filling: While traditional Chinese pork buns have a pork filling, you can also experiment with other fillings like chicken, beef, or even vegetables for a vegetarian option.
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The Perfect Dough
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
To make the perfect Chinese pork bun, you need to start with the perfect dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add in 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast and 1 cup of warm water. Mix until a dough forms and then knead it on a floured surface for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Rising and Resting:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size. Once it has risen, punch down the dough and knead it again for a few minutes. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces and roll them into balls. Cover them with a damp towel and let them rest for 20 minutes.
The Delicious Filling
Ingredients:
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
While the dough is resting, it's time to make the delicious filling for your Chinese pork buns. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of thinly sliced pork tenderloin, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder. Mix well and let it marinate for 20 minutes.
In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add in the marinated pork and stir-fry until it is cooked through and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Assembling and Steaming
Ingredients:
- 16 parchment paper squares
Now comes the fun part, assembling your Chinese pork buns! On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a 3-inch circle. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of the dough and gather the edges up to create a pouch. Pinch the top to seal the bun and place it on a parchment paper square. Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.
In a steamer basket, place the parchment paper squares with the buns and steam them over boiling water for 15 minutes. Once they are cooked, remove them from the steamer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy Your Homemade Chinese Pork Buns!
Now that you have mastered the art of making Chinese pork buns at home, it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Serve these delicious buns as a snack or as a main dish with some steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Your family and friends will be impressed with your culinary skills and you'll never have to order takeout for your Chinese pork bun fix again!
Get creative with the filling: While traditional Chinese pork buns have a pork filling, you can also experiment with other fillings like chicken, beef, or even vegetables for a vegetarian option.
