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Crispy Hoisin Pork Buns

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5 from 4 reviews

These pork buns are so incredibly delicious. They’re perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and juicy in the middle. And they’re so easy to make! The dough is just a combination of self-raising flour and yoghurt. Is it anywhere near as fluffy as proper, proved bao dough? No. But it makes a great cheat’s version. The filling uses pork as a base, but you could use chicken, beef or lamb instead.

  • Author: zenak
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 big buns 1x

Ingredients

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For the dough:

  • 600g self-raising flour
  • 450g natural yoghurt
  • plain flour, for dusting

For the filling:

  • 500g pork mince (15-20% fat, any lower and the filling will be dry)
  • 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 10g fresh ginger root, minced
  • 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 heaped tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • vegetable oil, for frying

For the dipping sauce (optional):

  • 3 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chilli oil
  • 1 spring onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Place the self-raising flour and natural yoghurt in a large mixing bowl and mix until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface and knead until mostly smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. The dough should feel a little sticky.
  2. Return the dough to the mixing bowl, cover with a plate and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, place the filling ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Using chopsticks or your hands, mix until well-incorporated and set aside.
  4. Divide the dough into 12 portions and roll each into a 10cm circle. Add around 2 teaspoons of the filling to the centre of each circle and wrap up to seal.
  5. Place your buns onto small pieces of greasproof paper seem-side-down, then arrange them in a single layer in a steamer basket – you may need to work in batches. Steam for 7 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  6. Heat a splash of vegetable oil in a large frying pan set over a medium-high heat. Fry the buns until both sides are golden and crispy, around 2 to 3 minutes per side, then serve hot with the dipping sauce – enjoy!

Find it online: https://zenaskitchen.com/crispy-hoisin-pork-buns/

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