Steamed BBQ Pork Buns
A classic Cantonese dim sum made by wrapping savory BBQ pork filling in a soft, fluffy, steamed fermented dough.
Story
Steamed BBQ Pork Buns, known as Char Siu Bao, are a quintessential staple of Cantonese dim sum. These fluffy, white buns encase a savory, slightly sweet filling of roasted pork, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors that delight palates worldwide.
Ingredients
Char Siu (cut into small pieces)
as needed
Salt
as needed
Sichuan peppercorns
as needed
Scallions (minced)
as needed
Ginger (minced)
as needed
Soy sauce
as needed
Flour
as needed
Sugar
as needed
warm water
as needed
baking powder
as needed
sesame oil
as needed
white sugar
as needed
Instructions
1
Prepare the Filling
Cut the Char Siu pork into small pieces, mince the scallions and ginger, add soy sauce and salt, and mix into a filling.
2
Prepare the Dough
Add sugar, warm water, and baking powder to the flour. Let rest for two hours. When the dough has risen, add sesame oil and white sugar.
3
Wrap and Steam
Divide the dough into portions and roll into wrappers that are thick in the middle and thin on the edges. Wrap the Char Siu pieces and minced scallions and ginger into buns. Steam in a steamer for 15 minutes.
