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Steamed Japanese Pork Buns

Soft and Fluffy Steamed Japanese Pork Buns You’ll Love

Discover the delightful taste of Steamed Japanese Pork Buns, a savory homemade snack that's soft, fluffy, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 buns
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast can substitute with instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar adjust levels for fermentation
  • 1 cup Water use warm water
  • 3 cups Flour use all-purpose or bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder for fluffy texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt indispensable in dough
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil substitute with vegetable or sesame oil
Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or Pork can use turkey or chicken for leaner option
  • 1 cup Cabbage finely chopped, can substitute with bok choy or spinach
  • 2 pieces Green Onions chopped, yellow or white onions can work
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Ginger fresh can be used for more flavor
  • 1 dash Pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari is gluten-free alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar can replace with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 drizzle Sesame Oil can substitute with other oils

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Proof Yeast: Dissolve active dry yeast and a pinch of sugar in warm water. Let sit for 5-10 mins until foamy.
  2. Prepare Dough: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Create a well, add yeast mixture and olive oil. Knead for about 5 minutes.
  3. Prep Filling: Combine ground pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, pepper, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  4. Shape Buns: Divide dough into 6 portions, roll into balls, flatten, add filling, seal, and twist the top.
  5. Final Rise: Place shaped buns on parchment in a steamer, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes.
  6. Steam: Boil water in the steamer, place buns inside, steam for about 20 minutes until fluffy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These buns can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer storage.

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