Homemade Fluffy Pork and Veggie Steamed Buns

Recipe Cooking Instructions:

Ingredients:
For the Dough:

• 300g all-purpose flour
• 160g warm water
• 3g dry yeast

For the Filling:

• 250g minced pork (fatty and lean mix)
• 100g cabbage or other preferred vegetables
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• Chopped green onions

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the yeast and warm water, stirring until the yeast dissolves. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Gradually add the flour into the yeast mixture, stirring with chopsticks or a fork until the flour is moistened.
3. Knead the dough by hand for 15–20 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.

Prepare the Filling:

1. Chop the pork into small pieces or use pre-minced pork. Season with salt, soy sauce, cooking wine, and minced ginger. Stir clockwise until the mixture becomes sticky.
2. Finely chop the cabbage, add a pinch of salt, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water.
3. Combine the cabbage with the seasoned pork. Add chopped green onions for extra flavor.

Assemble the Buns:

1. Once the dough has risen, roll it into a long strip and divide it into equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a round shape, thick in the middle and thin at the edges.
2. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of the dough. Pinch and pleat the edges towards the center to seal the bun. Repeat for all buns.

Steam the Buns:

1. Place the shaped buns onto a steamer lined with a damp cloth or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Steam over high heat for 15–20 minutes. Once done, let the buns rest in the steamer for 3–5 minutes before removing the lid to avoid the skin wrinkling.
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