Chinese Steamed Buns with BBQ Pork Filling

Description This is a simple recipe for Char-Siu Bau. A wok equipped with a stainless steel steam plate–a plate with holes to allow steam to pass–is required to make these tasty buns. Ingredients ½ pound boneless pork loin roast ½ cup barbecue sauce 3 tablespoons shallots, chopped ⅓ cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon dark soy … Read more

Steamed Pork and Shrimp Buns

Description Chinese steamed pork buns. Ingredients 4 tablespoons white sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 ½ cups very warm water 2 tablespoons warm milk 4 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 cup cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 … Read more

Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns

Description You don’t need much experience at all to make beautiful barbecue pork buns, aka. char siu bao. Instead of that mysterious, gelatinous red sauce that Chinese restaurants use, I filled these buns with regular barbecue pork for a more savory version. Regardless of what filling you choose, I hope this helps shape your technique. … Read more