Sheng Jian Bao: Pan-fried pork buns (生煎包)

Name: Sheng Jian Bao: Pan-fried pork buns (生煎包)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 250 g all-purpose flour (about 2 cups (see note 1)); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried instant yeast (see note 2); 140 ml lukewarm water (about 9 tbsp); 250 g minced pork (9oz ); 2 tablespoon spring onion (finely chopped); 1/2 tablespoon ginger (minced); 2 teaspoon light soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch ground Sichuan pepper (or Chinese five-spice powder); 5 tablespoon water (or chicken stock); 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 240 ml water (about 1 cup ); Toasted sesame seeds; Spring onion (finely chopped)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Tasty, moist pork wrapped with half-soft, half-crispy dough, Shanghai pan-fried pork buns, traditionally served as breakfast, make a great party food.

Updated at: Wed, 14 May 2025 00:42:30 GMT