Traditional Chinese steamed pork bun recipe (char siu bao). Each soft and tender bun is filled with sweet and savory barbecue pork. You don't have to leave home for some dim sum!

Jessica Gavin
I'm Jessica Gavin, a certified culinary scientist and I like to make simple family friendly recipes while sharing knowledge of food science.
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4HRS 40MINS
Total Time
$0.53
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
12
us / metric
Filling Base

2 cups
Char Siu
1/4-inch dice

4 Tbsp
Peanut Oil

1 1/3 Tbsp
Minced Shallots

3/4 cup
Chicken Stock
Bun Dough

4 Tbsp
Warm Water
105 degrees F

2 tsp
Active Dry Yeast

2 Tbsp
Lard
or Shortening

1 cup
Warm Whole Milk
105 degrees F

1 Tbsp
Vegetable Oil

1 Tbsp
Baking Powder
mixed with 1 1/2 Tbsp water
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
387
Fat
15.8 g
Protein
12.8 g
Carbs
48.3 g