Spicy Pork Bao Recipe
Steamed buns filled with spicy pork.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Pork Filling Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, pour it into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Pork Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Filling
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, chopped green onions, sesame oil, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- 6
Chill Filling
Cover the pork mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assemble and Cook
- 7
Shape Buns
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten it into a circle about 4 inches in diameter.
- 8
Fill Buns
Place a tablespoon of the pork filling in the center of each circle. Gather the edges of the dough and pinch to seal the filling inside.
- 9
Second Rise
Place the filled buns on parchment paper squares and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 10
Steam Buns
Prepare a steamer and steam the buns for 15-20 minutes until puffed and cooked through.