This Chinese Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao) recipe unlocks the secret to the perfect steamed pork bun just like you get at the dim sum restaurant.
Ingredients
∙ Makes 10 buns
Meat
1 1/2 cups Chinese roast pork
Produce
1/3 cup Shallots or red onion
Canned goods
1/2 cup Chicken stock
Condiments
1 1/2 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tbsp Soy sauce, light
2 tsp Soy sauce, dark
Baking & spices
1 tsp Active dry yeast
2 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1 cup Cornstarch
2 1/8 cups Flour
6 tbsp Sugar
Oils & vinegars
1/4 cup Canola or vegetable oil
1 tbsp Oil
2 tsp Sesame oil
Liquids
3/4 cup Water