Great batch on the first try. Hi Sophia, does it resemble the consistency in the video? Pinch 8 pleats around the edges. You can also prepare these in advance, and then freeze them. Cut the pork into 2 inch thick strips. I think they are even better than most I have eaten at Yum Cha. We know ads can be annoying, but they’re what allow us to make all of wikiHow available for free. My first 5 isteamed stayed closed then the other half opened. RATE THIS RECIPE: Reader ratings (0) COMMENT. To cook, defrost the buns and steam following the recipe. + Uncooked pork buns can be frozen between pieces of baking paper for 1–2 months. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Love your site! Love this recipe! Made with Chinese Barbecue Pork (Char Siu), chopped then coated in a simple sweet and savoury sauce. Pinch the top the twist. Add yeast mixture, oil and water. To create this article, volunteer authors worked to edit and improve it over time. There are no comments for this entry yet. Your email address will not be published. Quick Chinese BBQ Pork: Marinate pork steaks in store bought Char Siu Sauce (or make small batch of the marinade from Homemade Char Siu) for 20 minutes. Mix on low speed for 3 minutes until a smooth ball of dough forms. Fridge - 3 to 4 days, microwave briefly to warm through. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8f\/Make-Steamed-Pork-Buns-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Steamed-Pork-Buns-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8f\/Make-Steamed-Pork-Buns-Step-1.jpg\/aid959316-v4-728px-Make-Steamed-Pork-Buns-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":306,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"485","licensing":"

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