Sheng Jian Bao

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Ground pork - 1/2 pound
• Warm water - 3/4 cup
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Yeast - 1 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 2 cups

Let's Get Started

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and warm water. Knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
2. In another bowl, combine the ground pork, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Mix well.
3. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball with a rolling pin to form a circle.
4. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of each circle. Gather the edges of the dough to seal the bun.
5. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the buns in the pan, sealed side up. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown.
6. Add a small amount of water to the pan and cover. Cook until the water has evaporated and the buns are cooked through.
7. Serve the buns hot, with soy sauce for dipping.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 120 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 500
• Fat: 20g
• Carbs: 60g
• Protein: 25g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 5g