Juicy Pork and Scallion Steamed Buns

Cooking StepsHow to cook Juicy Pork and Scallion Steamed Buns step by step

Cooking Process

1. 
   Step 1 Detail

   Prepare the filling ingredients: ground pork, scallions, minced ginger, Sichuan peppercorn water, all-purpose flour. Seasonings: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, sugar, a pinch of white pepper, sesame oil, a small amount of lard, and yeast.

2. Step 2 Detail

   Make the filling: Gradually beat Sichuan peppercorn water into the ground pork, stirring in one direction until fully absorbed.

3. Step 3 Detail

   Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, sugar, and white pepper. Mix well.

4. Step 4 Detail

   Finally, add chopped scallions, minced ginger, and sesame oil. Mix to combine.

5. Step 5 Detail

   Chop the scallions finely but don’t add them too early. Toss them with a little sesame oil or cooked oil to lock in moisture and aroma. Fold them into the meat filling just before wrapping to prevent excess water from affecting the texture.

6. Step 6 Detail

   Make the dough: Combine 250g flour, 5g sugar, and 2.5g yeast (dissolved in warm water ahead of time). Knead until smooth, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for at least 20 minutes.

7. Step 7 Detail

   Add a small amount of lard and knead the dough to release air. Divide evenly into 10 portions. Roll out wrappers and fill to make buns.

8. Step 8 Detail

   After shaping, let the buns proof until about 1.5 times their original size. They’re ready when a gentle press with your finger causes the dough to slowly spring back.

9. Step 9 Detail

   Steam the buns: Place in a steamer over warm water, use medium heat. Once steam rises, steam for about 13 minutes, then turn off the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before opening the lid. Fluffy and soft!