Taiwanese Pork Buns

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 13
Amazing Taiwanese Pork Buns with a mouth-watering pork filling and a soft, fluffy dough
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

pork bun , for filling
1 lb ground pork
1/2 lb green onion , chopped
1 tablespoon ginger , minced
6 tablespoons soy sauce
4 tablespoons oyster sauce ( or to taste )
6 tablespoons sesame seed oil
3 tablespoons chinese rice wine ( cooking michiu )
2 teaspoons white pepper powder
pork bun , for dough
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons fast rising yeast
4 tablespoons white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup luke warm water
4 tablespoons canola oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
410
Sugar
4g
Fat
16g
Taiwanese Pork Buns, also known as Gua Bao, are a popular street food in Taiwan. These soft steamed buns are filled with a savory mix of ground pork, green onions, and ginger for a delicious and satisfying meal. They are often served with pickled vegetables and a sweet and spicy sauce. These delicious buns have become popular worldwide and are easy to make at home!

Instructions

1.For the dough:
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
3.Add the warm water and canola oil, and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
4.Knead the dough for about 15 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5.Form the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover and let it rise for about an hour.
6.For the filling:
7.In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, and white pepper.
8.Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
9.Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten into a small disc, about 1/4 inch thick.
10.Add 1-2 tablespoons of the pork filling to the center of each disc, and then gather the edges of the dough together to pinch and seal.
11.Place the filled buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12.Cover and let them rest for another 20-30 minutes.
13.Steam the buns over high heat for 10-12 minutes, until they are cooked through.
14.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

Taiwanese Pork Buns are soft and fluffy, with a savory and juicy pork filling.

They are easy to make and perfect for a quick and delicious meal!

CONS

These buns contain a high amount of calories and can be high in sodium if too much soy sauce is used.

As with any fried or steamed food, they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these buns are not necessarily healthy, they do contain protein from the ground pork and are a good source of carbohydrates from the dough.
Using quality ingredients like lean ground pork and low-sodium soy sauce can make them a healthier option as well.

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