The other day I came across a recipe for Chinese Pork Buns. They looked so good that I wanted to try them straight away. Alas, this was not meant to be as I didn't have the ingredients for them. What I did have was the ingredients for Teriyaki Pork Buns, so I changed the recipe and went with what I had on hand. I am so glad I did, as they were delicious - filling and hot when it was cold outside. You must try these and they are so easy to make!
Mix 1 1/2 teaspoons dried yeast into a bowl with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 cup of warm water. Leave in a warmish place till frothy. Sift 2 1/2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil (peanut is best) and yeast mixture. (I used my food processor and wizzed it up to form a dough or you can do it by hand if you don't have a FP) Kneed dough approx 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let sit in a warm place until double the size.
Mix 500g finely diced pork, 1 onion and 1/2 cup of finely diced broccoli in a fry pan and and cook until meat is cooked and onions are translucent. Add 1 cup of teriyaki sauce (you can buy this at any supermarket) and stir until combined and take off the heat.
Now for the buns, place the dough onto a floured surface and kneed for 5 minutes. Divide the dough into 7-10 even pieces and roll each one into a circle. Place a teaspoon of the filling in each one. Gather the edges around the filling and twist at the top making sure it is secure. Then all that's left is to put your buns on a square of greaseproof paper and chuck them into a steamer for 10-15 minutes.
See, how easy is that! Not only can you make them with the above filling, but I also made some bolognese and cheese ones as well. Create any type of filling your heart desires and give them a go.
Please make these and enjoy.
Written by Tarran J
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