Crazy-Good Chinese Steamed BBQ Pork Buns
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: January 20, 2012

These Chinese steamed barbecue pork buns from The Unseasoned Wok are  crazy good.  The sweet and sticky pork is nestled in a soft and pillowy bun.  Serve these delicious bao with beef lo mein and simple white rice.  Chinese steamed barbecue pork buns are a perfect dish to celebrate the Chinese New Year or practice your dumpling skills.
Char Siu Pork:
4 pounds pork butt (shoulder) – why it’s called pork butt, when it’s a cut of the pig’s shoulder, is a mystery to me.  Anyone?
	7 ounces sugar (about 1 cup)
	1 ounce salt (1 1/2 tablespoons)
	3 teaspoons red fermented bean curd
	3 teaspoons ground bean sauce
	1/2 teaspoon ground ginger powder
	1 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
	3 teaspoons minced garlic
	1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
For the filling:
1/2 pound char siu (see recipe here)
	1 tablespoon char siu rub (reserved from making char siu)
	1 can chicken broth
	4 tablespoons cornstarch
For the dough:
2 pounds flour (best to weigh, but otherwise about 3 1/2  to 4 cups)
	1/2 cup sugar
	2 teaspoons dry yeast
	2 teaspoons baking powder
	3 teaspoons vegetable oil
	2 cups luke warm water (not too hot or it will kill the yeast)
	Waxed paper cut into 3-inch squares (about 20 to 30 pieces)
For full recipe instructions, click here.

Comments:
B
November 8, 2012

The link is no longer working for the full recipe. If you have the recipe, please post!