Steamed Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao) Recipe

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Steamed Pork Buns (Char Siu Bao)
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  1. To prepare the filling, rub five-spice powder evenly over pork. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add pork to pan; cook 18 minutes or until a thermometer registers 155°, turning pork occasionally. Remove pork from pan, and let stand 15 minutes.
  2. Cut pork crosswise into thin slices; cut slices into thin strips. Place pork in a medium bowl. Add onions and next 7 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt); stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate.
  3. To prepare dough, combine 1 cup warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add flour, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes). Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, dough has risen enough.)
  5. Punch dough down; let rest 5 minutes. Turn dough out onto a clean surface; knead in baking powder. Let dough rest 5 minutes.
  6. Divide dough into 10 equal portions, forming each into a ball. Working with one dough ball at a time (cover remaining dough balls to keep from drying), roll ball into a 5-inch circle. Place 1/4 cup filling in center of dough circle. Bring up sides to cover filling and meet on top. Pinch and seal closed with a twist. Repeat procedure with remaining dough balls and filling.
  7. Arrange 5 buns seam side down, 1 inch apart, in each tier of a 2-tiered bamboo steamer. Stack tiers; cover with lid.
  8. Add water to a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place steamer in pan; steam 15 minutes or until puffed and set. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.09 Kcal (1110 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.73g 9%
Cholesterol 29.62mg 10%
Sodium 274.87mg 11%
Potassium 331.21mg 7%
Total Carbs 37.72g 13%
Sugars 4.9g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.84g 7%
Protein 14.29g 29%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 49.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.26 Kcal (813 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.2g 9%
Cholesterol 21.71mg 10%
Sodium 201.42mg 11%
Potassium 242.72mg 7%
Total Carbs 27.64g 13%
Sugars 3.59g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 7%
Protein 10.47g 29%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 36.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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