Braised Pork Buns

Braised Pork Buns are delightful steamed buns filled with tender, flavor-packed pork, making for a satisfying appetizer that balances savory and sweet notes. This dish brings a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine to your table, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a snack.

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder - 300 grams, diced
• Soy sauce - 30 ml
• Hoisin sauce - 15 ml
• Rice wine - 15 ml
• Brown sugar - 10 grams
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Chinese five-spice powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Water - 200 ml
• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Warm water - 150 ml
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine diced pork, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, green onions, five-spice powder, and water. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. After marinating, transfer the pork mixture to a pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour until the pork is tender, adding more water if necessary.
3. While the pork is cooking, prepare the dough by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, and warm water in a bowl until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
4. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
5. Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks and mix in sesame oil.
6. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a circle about 10 cm in diameter.
7. Place a spoonful of the shredded pork mixture in the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges of the dough, pinch them together to seal, and form a bun.
8. Place the buns on a piece of parchment paper and steam them in a bamboo steamer or a steamer basket lined with parchment for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
9. Serve hot with extra soy sauce or hoisin sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 26 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from the pork and spices.

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