Meat Buns Recipe
Delicious steamed buns filled with savory meat.
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 2
Make the Meat Filling
In a bowl, mix ground pork, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Assemble the Buns
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle, place a tablespoon of meat filling in the center, and pinch the edges to seal.
- 4
Steam the Buns
Place the buns on parchment paper in a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for about 15-20 minutes until the buns are fluffy and the meat is cooked through.