homemade steamed pork powder

How to Make Homemade Steamed Meat Powder

Homemade steamed meat powder elevates dim sum and home-cooked dishes with its fragrant, umami-rich flavor. Here’s a simple guide to crafting your own blend.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup rice flour (or glutinous rice flour for chewiness)

- ¼ cup sticky rice flour

- 2 tbsp soybeans (toasted and ground)

- 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns (lightly toasted)

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 tsp five-spice powder (optional)

Steps:

1. Toast flours: Heat a wok over low heat. Add rice flour and sticky rice flour, stir-fry until slightly golden (5-7 mins). Remove and let cool.

2. Grind spices: Toast soybeans and peppercorns separately until fragrant. Cool, then grind into a fine powder using a blender or mortar.

3. Mix: Combine toasted flours, ground spices, salt, and five-spice powder (if using). Whisk evenly.

4. Store: Transfer to an airtight jar; it keeps for 2 months.

Usage: Coat meat (pork, ribs, or chicken) with the powder, add a splash of cooking oil, and steam for 20-30 mins. The result? Tender, flavorful meat with a nutty, aromatic crust.

Customize with star anise or cinnamon for depth, and skip the heat for a milder version. This versatile powder guarantees restaurant-quality results at home!