How To Make Beef Bao Buns
Indulge in this scrumptious beef bao bun that is fluffy, soft, and steamy. Make the dough, choose your preferred filling, and assemble them to prepare for steaming.Follow my recipe steps and tips and suggestions to make the fluffiest and juiciest beef bao buns!
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 g yeast
- 500 g plain flour
- 5 g white sugar
- 3 g baking powder
- 260 g warm water
- 8 g lard
- 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns (soaked in boiling hot water)
- 100 g minced pork mince
- 300 g minced beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tsp thirteen spices
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 20 g diced onion
- 50 g carrots
Instructions
- 1
Make The Dough
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine yeast, flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- 3
Stir well using chopsticks or a whisk.
- 4
Then, pour warm water.
- 5
Mix until the dough forms chunks or lumps.
- 6
Next, add the lard and knead until the dough becomes a smooth round ball.
- 7
Lastly, cover the bowl and let it proof until it doubles in size.
- 8
Prepare The Filling
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In a small mixing bowl, soak a tablespoon of Sichuan peppercorns in boiling water for 30 minutes. Set aside.
- 10
If you have whole beef and pork, grind the beef and pork separately to make minced meat.
- 11
Alternatively, you can use ground beef and ground pork to skip step 2.
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In a bowl, combine 100 grams of minced pork with 300 grams of minced beef.
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Then, add salt, chicken bouillon powder, and thirteen spices.
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Next, add pepper water (the water from the soaked peppers). This should be added gradually, at least in three increments. You can add one tablespoon at a time.
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Keep stirring until the meat becomes moist and juicy.
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Afterward, combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
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Finally, add minced ginger, diced onions, and carrots.
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Stir well until the ingredients are well-combined.
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Assemble The Dough And Filling
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Take the proofed dough and knead until all air is released.
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Then, divide the dough into 40-gram portions of round balls.
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Flatten each ball using a rolling pin to make a flat circular dough wrapper.
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Place one dough wrapper on one hand and add a filling in the center.
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Wrap the filling with the wrapper and slightly twist the ends to form a creased bun. The edges of the wrapper should meet in the middle at the top of the bun.
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Pinch the top edges of the bun to seal completely.
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Place the buns in a steamer for a second proofing, approximately 10 minutes.
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Then, steam the buns for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, do not open the lid of the steamer, let the buns sit there for 3 minutes. The buns should rise and become slightly bigger in size.
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Enjoy a fluffy, delicious bun and have it as a snack or side dish.