
SAVORY DINNER RECIPES
Steamed Chinese Pork Buns
Steamed Chinese Pork Buns
Place yeast, sugar and warm water in a bowl and leave for 10 minutes or until frothy.
Sift flour into a large bowl then add salt. Make a well in the centre and add yeast mixture and peanut oil
Knead dough for 8-10 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a bowl lightly oiled with sesame oil, cover with plastic and set aside for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size.
Heat peanut oil in a wok, add onion, pork, sauces, rice wine and sesame oil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Press out to form a circle and sprinkle with baking powder. Knead dough for a further 5 minutes.
Divide dough into 12 even pieces and roll out into 10cm circles. Place a tablespoon of filling in the middle. Fold up edges and crimp.
Cover base of steamer with baking paper and place buns inside. Steam over simmering water for 25-30 or until puffy and soft.
INGREDIENTS
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METHOD
1 1⁄2 teaspoon dried yeast (We recommend using Lighthouse Yeast + Bread Improver)
2 tablespoon caster sugar
1 cup warm water
2 1⁄2 cups Lighthouse Cake, Sponge & Steamed Bun Flour
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
Filling:
2 teaspoon peanut oil
1 shallot or spring onion, chopped
250g Chinese barbequed pork, finely chopped
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
1 teaspoon sesame oil