Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns
Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns feature pillowy, glossy dough wrapped around a savory-sweet filling of hoisin-glazed barbecued pork, green onions, and a touch of sesame. Each bite balances tender meat, subtle spice, and fluffy bread, perfect for sharing at dinner or as a snack for gatherings and dim sum-style spreads.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 31
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour water into a bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over it and let it sit until it softens and forms a creamy foam, about 10 minutes. Add the vegetable oil, sugar, and self-rising flour. Stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Turn the dough out onto your counter and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Move the dough ball to a lightly oiled bowl. Flip it to lightly coat. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine the pork, green onions, cayenne pepper, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce. Mix well and refrigerate.
- 4
Pour a couple inches of water into a Dutch oven and set a bamboo steamer on top.
- 5
Press the dough down to deflate it and move it to a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough in half and roll each half into a long rope. Divide each rope into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten into a disk. Roll each disk to about 1/8 inch thick and 4 to 5 inches wide, thinning the edges slightly more than the center.
- 6
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle. Pinch the edges together to create multiple small pleats, moistening the edges with water if needed. Squeeze the pleats together at the top to seal in the filling. Set the pork buns on individual squares of parchment paper. Place them in the cold steamer, cover, and let them proof until noticeably puffed, 30 to 45 minutes.
- 7
Bring the water in the Dutch oven to a boil over high heat. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the buns covered for 15 minutes. Uncover and transfer to a plate.
- 8
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 210.92 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 7.96 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 24.12 g 9%
- Total Fat 8.3 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.92 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.92 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 501.94 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.16 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 6.49 g --
- Added Sugars 3.24 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 92.79 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 6.74 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 8.06 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Barbecue Pork Ribs, Cayenne Pepper, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 210.92 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Barbecue Pork Ribs, Cayenne Pepper, Green Onion, Hoisin Sauce. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 210.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns healthy?
- Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 210.92 calories and 7.96 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 501.94 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.92 g (15% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.24 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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