Celery and Pork Steamed Buns

Name: Celery and Pork Steamed Buns
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon instant yeast; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup warm water; 1 pound ground pork; 4 stalks celery; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 inch ginger, minced; 3 green onions, chopped; to taste salt

Fluffy homemade steamed buns filled with a savory celery and pork filling. A classic Chinese breakfast staple that's well worth the effort.

50 min

Medium

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These soft, pillowy buns are perfect for breakfast or as a snack. The celery adds a fresh, crunchy texture to the savory pork filling.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour 3 cups

instant yeast 1 tablespoon

sugar 2 tablespoons

warm water 1 cup

ground pork 1 pound

celery 4 stalks

soy sauce 2 tablespoons

sesame oil 1 tablespoon

ginger, minced 1 inch

green onions, chopped 3

salt to taste

Instructions

Make the dough

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and sugar. Gradually add warm water while stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled.

Prepare the celery

Blanch celery in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Immediately transfer to ice water to cool, then drain well. Chop finely and squeeze out excess moisture with your hands.

Mix the filling

In a large bowl, combine ground pork with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and green onions. Add the prepared celery and mix until well combined. Season with salt to taste.

Shape the buns

Punch down the risen dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a circle about 3 inches wide. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, then pleat the edges upward and twist to seal.

Steam

Arrange sealed buns in a steamer basket, leaving space between each. Steam over boiling water for 15-18 minutes until puffed and cooked through. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.