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Pan Fried Pork Buns with Green Onion and Ginger Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 36 buns 1x

Description

Pan Fried Buns are a deliciously crispy and juicy treat featuring a soft dough exterior filled with a savory ground pork mixture seasoned with oyster sauce, ginger, and green onions. These buns are pan-fried to golden perfection and finished with a flavorful thickened sauce, accompanied by a tangy and spicy dipping sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 slices ginger (1 oz, ground)
  • 8 sticks green onions (3.8 oz), chopped
  • ½ cup water (made by rubbing green onion whites and ground ginger together and draining)

Cooking

  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Dipping Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon homemade chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon water

Garnish

  • ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 stick green onion (1 tablespoon), sliced

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a Bosch mixer, combine 1 cup water, ½ tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon active dry yeast. Mix briefly and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Prepare Flour Mixture: In a bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour with ⅛ teaspoon salt to evenly distribute the salt.
  3. Make Dough: Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture until a dough forms. Cover and knead at medium-high speed for about 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place (such as a turned-off oven) for 20 to 30 minutes until it has visibly expanded.
  5. Prepare Aromatic Water: Chop green onions and grind ginger. Mix the white parts of the green onions with the ground ginger in a bowl along with ½ cup water, rubbing them together to release flavor. Strain and set the infused liquid aside.
  6. Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, ⅛ teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ground ginger, and the green onion-ginger infused water. Mix well for 3 to 5 minutes until the filling is fully blended and slightly sticky.
  7. Add Green Onion Pieces: Fold in the chopped green onion pieces into the pork mixture for added texture and flavor.
  8. Shape Buns: Once the dough has risen, dust a clean surface with flour. Divide the dough into 36 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a small circle.
  9. Fill and Seal: Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough piece. Carefully fold and pinch the edges together to seal the buns completely.
  10. Pan Fry Buns: Heat ½ tablespoon vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the buns and fry them until golden brown on each side, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  11. Add Water and Thicken Sauce: Add ½ cup water mixed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch to the pan with the buns. Cover and cook until the water evaporates and the sauce thickens, coating the bottoms of the buns.
  12. Prepare Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon black vinegar, 1 tablespoon homemade chili oil, and 1 tablespoon water to create a flavorful dipping sauce.
  13. Serve: Serve the pan-fried buns hot, optionally garnished with ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds and sliced green onion stick for added aroma and presentation.

Notes

  • Make sure the dough is kneaded properly to achieve a soft, elastic texture that will puff nicely when cooked.
  • The green onion and ginger infused water adds a subtle but important layer of aroma and moisture to the filling.
  • Sealing the buns tightly is important to prevent filling from leaking during pan frying.
  • Adjust the level of chili oil in the dipping sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
  • Buns are best served immediately while hot and crispy outside but juicy inside.
  • You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken or turkey if preferred.
  • Ensure the pan heat is medium to avoid burning the buns before the interior is cooked.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

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