cabbage and meat buns

How to Make Delicious Pork and Cabbage Buns

Making fluffy, flavorful pork and cabbage buns is easier than you think! Follow this step-by-step guide to bake or steam these comforting treats at home.

Ingredients: For the dough, you’ll need 500g all-purpose flour, 7g active dry yeast, 250ml warm water, 10g sugar, and 5g salt. For the filling, mix 300g ground pork, 400g finely chopped cabbage (squeezed to remove excess water), 3 chopped green onions, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 soy sauce tablespoons, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, and a pinch of white pepper.

Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Mix with flour and salt until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.

2. Make the filling: Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

3. Shape the buns: Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each into a 15cm circle. Place 2-3 tablespoons of filling in the center, fold the edges, and pleat to seal.

4. Cook: For steamed buns, place on parchment-lined steamer baskets; steam for 15 minutes. For baked buns, brush with egg wash and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes until golden.

Serve warm with soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Enjoy these homemade buns—perfect for breakfast or a snack!