Char Siu Bao Pork Buns

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

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   To make meat:

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   Combine marinade

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   Marinate pork at least 3 hours , or overnight

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   Cooking methods:

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   A) place meat on a roasting pan with a rack -- with the pan below filled with water and roast at 350 f until done or

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   B) cook in a crock pot with 3 cups of water for 1 hour on high and then 7 hours on low or until it flakes apart or

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   C) you could try grilling or broiling the meat , but it might lack some of the moisture that the other two methods will give you

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   To make filling:

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   Saut ginger in hot peanut oil , stirring constantly , for about 4 minutes

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    Transfer to a bowl and mix with hoisin , chili paste , green onions and meat

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    Let cool, then To make dough:

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    Mix yeast , sugar and warm water

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    Let proof for about 10 minutes

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    Place flours and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook , if available

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    Add yeast mixture

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    Knead until homogeneous and dough forms a ball

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    Let rise in a cool place to minimize air bubbles , about 15 minutes

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    Portion dough into 16 balls , flatten them , and place a small amount of filling into the center of each

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    Pinch back to close and form a ball shape

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    Place balls on lightly oiled piece of parchment or waxed paper

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    Let proof 15 minutes , or until double in size

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    Place in a covered steamer , and cook for 8-10 minutes

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    Eat now or cool completely and freeze in ziplock bags

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    Enjoy the fruits of your labor !

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    Prepare and add the remaining ingredients as listed: scallions, garlic cloves, gingerroot, soy sauce, honey, sherry wine, chinese five spice powder.