House of Asia > Recipes > Baozi Buns with Pork

Baozi Buns with Pork

45 min

6 portions

slightly spicy

5 / 5. Number of votes: 285

No one has rated this recipe yet.

Baozi buns with pork are a classic Chinese cuisine, captivating with their delicacy and rich flavors. The fluffy, steamed dough conceals a succulent filling of ground pork, aromatic mun mushrooms, and distinctive spices such as five-spice blend and hoisin sauce. Preparing baozi may seem complicated, but with a little patience, you can create a dish at home that will transport you straight to Asian cuisine. It's the perfect lunch or dinner option, sure to delight both lovers of traditional flavors and those seeking new culinary inspiration.

Vegetables Chinese Pork over 30 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients for the cake:

250 ml milk
15 g fresh yeast
500 g flour type 00
60 g melted butter
½ teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of sesame oil

Stuffing:

15 gr Mushroom Mun House of Asia soaked in hot water for about 10 minutes
1 teaspoon House of Asia 5 Flavor Spices
2 tablespoons House of Asia Hoisin Sauce
600 g minced pork (shoulder)
3 tablespoons of rapeseed oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 cm of ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
pepper

A method of preparing

Dissolve the yeast in warm milk (up to 36°C). In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, butter, and dissolved yeast. Knead until smooth, transfer to a bowl greased with sesame oil, cover, and set aside in a warm place for 1 hour.
In a heated pan, sauté the onion, ginger, garlic, and mushrooms. Add the ground beef and fry until golden brown. Season with hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, and pepper. Finally, add the chives and cilantro. Once cooled, add the egg yolk and mix thoroughly.
Form the dough into 12 balls, cover, and let rise for 15-20 minutes. Roll each ball out to about 0,5 cm thick, place the filling in the center, roll it up, and place it in a steamer basket. Steam for about 17 minutes over medium heat.

TIPYou can also use ready-made bao buns to prepare the dish.