Steamed Pork Buns

Name: Steamed Pork Buns
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast; 3/4 cup warm water (about 110°F / 43°C); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for oiling the bowl); 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 pinch table salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds country-style pork ribs (bone-in or boneless); 1 pinch salt (for seasoning); 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper (for seasoning); 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (divided); 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine (Sherry is a good substitute); 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger root; 1 medium lettuce (or cabbage leaves ; for steaming)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

There’s nothing more Asian than eating freshly steamed pork buns. I love eating these at my favourite Chinese restaurants. And whenever I eat it, I feel like I’m in a different world. That’s why I tried an easy recipe for making pork buns.

Updated at: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:02:50 GMT