Char Siu Bao – Char Sieu Bow – Dim Sum (Bread Stuffed With Pork)

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Char Siu Bao - Char Sieu Bow - Dim Sum (Bread Stuffed With Pork) Recipe

by The Chefin Dimum

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 package refrigerated dinner rolls
	1/2 cup Chinese barbecue pork , shredded ( cooked )
	1 tablespoon parsley , chopped
	2 tablespoons fine breadcrumbs
	1 tablespoon oil
	2 teaspoons dark soy sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

229

Sugar

Fat

Char Siu Bao, Char Sieu Bow, or Dim Sum Bread stuffed with pork is a popular Chinese street food. It is a steamed or baked bun that is stuffed with sweet barbecue pork. The bread has a fluffy texture and a sweet aroma due to the use of sweet barbecue pork. In addition, the filling is soft, juicy, and savory. Char Siu Bao is usually served with soy sauce or chili sauce for dipping. It is ideal for picnics, breakfast, brunch, and as a snack at any time of the day.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F.
2.	On a lightly floured surface, roll out each refrigerated dinner roll until it is about twice as big in diameter.
3.	Mix the shredded Chinese barbecue pork with the chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, oil, and dark soy sauce.
4.	Place 2 teaspoons of the filling onto the center of each dinner roll.
5.	Gather the edges of the dough together and twist to seal the filling inside.
6.	Place each bun seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7.	Brush the buns with a mixture of water and oil to give them a shiny finish.
8.	Bake for 10-12 minutes until the buns are puffed up and golden brown.
9.	Serve hot.

PROS

Char Siu Bao, Char Sieu Bow, or Dim Sum is a popular Chinese breakfast or midday snack.

It is a delicious and satisfying food that is also filling.

Char Siu Bao is made from a soft and fluffy dough that is stuffed with sweet barbecue pork.

It is a perfect food to have on-the-go or as a quick snack.

CONS

Char Siu Bao is a high-calorie food and can make you gain weight when consumed in excess.

It is also high in sugar content due to the use of sweet barbecue pork.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Char Siu Bao is a good source of protein and carbohydrates.
The pork filling provides satiety and the dough provides the necessary carbohydrates to provide energy.
It also uses soy sauce, which can improve metabolism and is good for the digestive tract.