Description
These Pan Fried Buns are golden and crispy on the outside, soft and juicy inside, filled with savory pork and fragrant green onions. A beloved Shanghai street food turned homemade comfort dish that’s irresistible in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ cup water for steaming
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and warm water. Knead until smooth, then cover and let rest for 1 hour.
- In another bowl, mix ground pork, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil until combined.
- Roll the dough into small circles and place a spoonful of filling in the center. Pinch tightly to seal.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place buns seam-side down and fry until golden.
- Add ½ cup water to the pan, cover immediately, and steam for 6–8 minutes until the tops are soft and cooked through.
- Uncover and cook another minute to crisp the bottoms again. Sprinkle with green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure to seal buns tightly to keep the filling juicy.
- Use medium heat for even cooking and perfect browning.
- You can substitute pork with chicken or tofu for variety.
- Freeze uncooked buns for later and steam them directly when needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg