Chinese Steamed Buns | Easy and Delicious Recipe

Learn how to make simple and tasty Chinese steamed buns at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. These fluffy and delicious buns are perfect as a snack, breakfast, or side dish. The dough is made from scratch and filled with a flavorful mixture of vegetables and protein. Steam them for a few minutes, and you'll have an authentic Chinese treat ready to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 1 tablespoon sugar
• - 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• - 1/2 cup warm water
• - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the filling:
• - 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (e.g., cabbage, carrots, mushrooms)
• - 1/2 cup finely chopped tofu or cooked chicken
• - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• For the dipping sauce:
• - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, vegetable oil, and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix well until a dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing the chopped vegetables, tofu or chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small balls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Flatten each ball with your palm and roll it out into a thin circle.
6. Spoon a tablespoon of the filling onto the center of each dough circle. Gather the edges and pinch them together to seal the bun.
7. Place the buns on individual squares of parchment paper and arrange them in a steamer, leaving space between each bun for expansion. Cover the steamer with a damp cloth and let the buns rest for 15 minutes.
8. Fill a pot or wok with water and bring it to a boil. Place the steamer on top and steam the buns for 15 minutes or until they are puffed and cooked through.
9. While the buns are steaming, prepare the dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
10. Once the buns are ready, remove them from the steamer and serve hot with the dipping sauce.
11. Enjoy these delicious Chinese steamed buns as a snack or a meal!

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