Pan-Fried Pork and Chive Buns

Cooking StepsHow to cook Pan-Fried Pork and Chive Buns step by step

Cooking Process

1. Step 1 Detail

   Dissolve yeast in warm water (about 35°C). Combine with flour and knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

2. Step 2 Detail

   While dough rises, prepare the filling: finely chop the Chinese chives. Mince the ginger.

3. Step 3 Detail

   Mix ground pork with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, sugar, white pepper, and minced ginger. Stir in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky.

4. Step 4 Detail

   Add chopped chives to the pork mixture and gently fold to combine. Do not overmix to keep chives crisp.

5. Step 5 Detail

   Once dough has risen, punch down and divide into small portions (about 40g each). Roll each into a round wrapper, thicker in the center and thinner at the edges.

6. Step 6 Detail

   Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper. Pleat and pinch to seal, forming a bun.

7. Step 7 Detail

   Heat cooking oil in a flat-bottomed pan over medium heat. Arrange buns seam-side down, leaving space between each.

8. Step 8 Detail

   Pan-fry until bottoms are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Pour in water (about 1/3 up the side of the buns), cover with a lid, and cook until water evaporates, about 8-10 minutes.

9. Step 9 Detail

   Remove lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottoms. Serve immediately.