Bao Buns
Pillowy soft steamed buns filled with sweet and sticky braised pork belly, pickled cucumbers, and a drizzle of hoisin. Fluffy, savory, and irresistible.
30 min
Prep
45 min
Cook
1 hr 15 min
Total
8
Servings
Advanced
Difficulty
Ingredients
For the buns
For the filling
Garnishes
Instructions
Make the dough: combine flour, sugar, yeast, and baking powder. Add warm water and oil, and mix until a smooth dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
Braise the pork belly: combine the pork, soy sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan. Cover and simmer over low heat for 35-40 minutes until tender and glazed, turning once.
Tip: Slice the pork belly while cold for cleaner cuts. It braises more evenly in thick slices than thin ones.
Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into an oval, brush lightly with oil, fold in half, and place on a small square of parchment paper. Let rest 20 minutes.
Steam the buns in a bamboo steamer over boiling water for 10-12 minutes until puffy and cooked through.
Open each bun and fill with sliced pork belly, cucumber, green onions, and a drizzle of the braising sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition per Serving
340kcal
Calories
14g
Protein
32g
Carbs
18g
Fat
1g
Fiber
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