Steamed Pork Buns
Steamed Pork Buns feature fluffy, tender dough stuffed with a savory filling of ground pork brightened by ginger and garlic. Each bun steams up pillowy and light, with a juicy, well-seasoned center that’s satisfying without being heavy. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner, they’re especially welcome for celebratory occasions like Lunar New Year.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Steamed Pork Buns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Dissolve yeast in water in a bowl. Add milk, then butter and sugar; mix to combine. Add flour and mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the dough until it forms a smooth, uniform ball. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground pork with garlic, ginger, paste, salt, and pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Set aside.
- 4
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and add water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Do not allow the boiling water to bubble up through the steamer surface.
- 5
While the water comes to a boil, divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten into a thin, wide circle with your hands and fingers.
- 6
Place 1 tablespoon of the prepared filling in the center of each dough circle. Pull the sides of the dough up around the filling, gently pinching the top together to create a flower-like gather at the top.
- 7
Place about 8 buns on the steamer surface and cover with the lid. Cook until the buns rise and expand and are spongy to the touch, about 12 minutes. Repeat with the remaining buns. Watch out for the hot steam! Carefully remove the buns from the steamer surface with tongs to avoid tearing; let cool slightly before eating.
- Calories 748.49 kcal High 37%
- Protein 30.67 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 78.13 g 28%
- Total Fat 32.08 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 13.99 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 104.62 mg High 35%
- Sodium 149.41 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.63 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 5.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 76.34 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 5.76 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 404.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 31.52 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.54 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Steamed Pork Buns is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Ginger Paste, and Ground Pork. Each serving provides about 748.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Steamed Pork Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Ginger Paste, Ground Pork, Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Steamed Pork Buns?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 748.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Steamed Pork Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Steamed Pork Buns healthy?
- Steamed Pork Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 748.49 calories and 30.67 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 149.41 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.99 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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