Sheng Jian Bao (生煎包, Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns)

Name: Sheng Jian Bao (生煎包, Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger (, minced); 1/4 cup hot water; 250 g (1 2/3 cup) all-purpose flour; 50 g (1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) cornstarch; 4 g (3/4 teaspoon) instant yeast; 5 g (1 teaspoon) sugar; 150 g (2/3 cup) warm water ((*Footnote 1)); 15 g (1 tablespoon) vegetable oil; 8 oz (227 g) ground pork ((*Footnote 2)); 1 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce) (*Footnote 3)); 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 4 green onions (, sliced); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup hot water (, separated); Chopped green onions (, for garnish (Optional)); Roasted sesame seeds (, for garnish (Optional))

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:30min

Try this recipe for sheng jian bao - super juicy and incredibly flavorful pork stuffed into a fluffy yet crispy pan-fried wrapper that satisfies on every level.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:38:40 GMT