19+ East Pork Bun Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!

Ingredients

Bun Dough:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Pork Filling:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Bun Dough:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add in the flour and vegetable oil, and mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour.

Pork Filling:

1. In a separate bowl, mix together the ground pork, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, and cornstarch.
2. Cover and refrigerate the filling for 30 minutes.

Assembling the Pork Buns:

1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 16 equal portions.
2. Roll each portion into a flat circle, about 3-4 inches in diameter.
3. Place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center of the dough circle.
4. Pleat the edges of the dough circle to seal the filling inside, creating a small, round bun.
5. Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.

Steaming the Pork Buns:

1. Place the buns in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper.
2. Steam for 15-20 minutes, until the buns are puffy and cooked through.
3. Serve the steamed pork buns hot with your favorite dipping sauce.