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Chinese Steamed Buns with Barbecued Pork Filling
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Chinese Steamed Buns with Barbecued Pork Filling

16 ingredients 3 hr + 15 min 24 buns openrecipes
Chinese Steamed Buns with Barbecued Pork Filling

"My sister-in law is Chinese and this is one of her most delicious Dim Sum recipes. It's Chinese name is Char Siu Bao, takes a little effort but is extremely worth it. Barbequed pork can be found in Asian markets, or often in the supermarket deli section."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1225
Calories
52g
Protein
56g
Fat
124g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pork 100g cooked 242
Sesame 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Oyster 6 medium (84g) 81
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Water not in our table 0
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons shortening or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 pound Asian barbequed pork, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

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By allrecipes · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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