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BBQ Pork Steamed Buns

Imagine the SOFTEST steamed dough wrapped over succulent tender barbecue pork belly topped with crispy onions and steamed to perfection, that's what you get in these BBQ Pork Japanese Steamed Buns.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Recipe
Servings: 10 Buns
Calories: 267kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 300 grams or 2 3/8 cup of all-purpose flour
  • 20 grams or 1/8 cup of sugar
  • 1 tsp instant rise yeast-see notes below on use regular yeast
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 170 mls of warm water

BBQ Pork Belly

  • 1/2 pound uncured pork belly
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 TBSP Hoisin Sauce
  • splash of seasoned rice vinegar can use a little splash of any kind of vinegar
  • splash of smoke flavor start small it packs a wallop
  • French's crispy onions
  • 1 TBSP milk

Instructions

  • put the flour, sugar, instant yeast, baking powder, and salt, together in the bowl of a stand mixer
  • mix the water and oil together
  • pour over the dry ingredients and mix on low with the bread hook
  • let the mixer knead until the dough comes together, it will look dry at first but don't worry it will work out
  • once the dough comes together let it knead for 2-3 minutes until the dough is soft and silky
  • put the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size
  • while the dough rises start the filling
  • heat a heavy pot over medium heat
  • chop the pork belly into bite-sized pieces
  • brown it in the hot pan
  • add the onions, and mushrooms and let the thing cook over medium heat stirring to keep it from burning
  • when the pork is browned add the water and scrape up any crispy bits
  • mix the ketchup, hoisin, vinegar, and smoke flavor together and pour into the pan
  • cook and stir over low heat until the meat is glazed and the sauce thick, set aside until ready to use
  • cut 10 4 inch squares out of parchment paper or foil
  • once the dough has double gently punch push the air out of it and divide it into 10 equal pieces
  • roll each piece into a ball and place on it's own square of parchment
  • brush with a little milk and cover with plastic wrap
  • let rise 15 minutes until puffy
  • when puffy gently flatten one ball by hand leaving a bump in the middle
  • place a teaspoon or so of crispy onions on the dome
  • put one TBSP of filling over the onions
  • bring the sides up and over the filling, pinching it shut, and sealing
  • place it back on the square and cover with plastic wrap
  • repeat with remaining balls of dough until all the buns are filled
  • leave covered while you start the steamer
  • get the steamer set up and steaming over high heat
  • once it's going steam as many as you can without crowding them in, they need several inches between them for expansion
  • cover and leave covered for 15 minutes
  • don't open the lid to see what's happening
  • once the timer goes off remove the steamer from the heat and carefully remove the buns to a baking sheet
  • serve while still hot

Notes

  • if you don't have instant yeast just mix the yeast into the warm water and let it bloom for a minute
  • you need a steamer or steamer basket for these buns

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg