carrot meat buns

How to Make Carrot and Pork Buns: A Complete Guide

Carrot and pork buns, a beloved Asian snack, combine savory meat with sweet, tender carrots. Here’s a simple recipe to make them at home.

Ingredients: For the dough, you’ll need 300g all-purpose flour, 3g yeast, 150ml warm water, 15g sugar, and a pinch of salt. For the filling, mix 200g ground pork, 100g grated carrots, 2 chopped green onions, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, salt, and pepper to taste.

Steps:

1. Prepare the dough: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Mix with flour and salt, knead into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

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 8 equal portions. Roll each into a circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold the edges, and pinch to seal.

4. Steam: Place buns on parchment-lined steamer trays. Let them rest for 15 minutes. Steam over high heat for 15-20 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve hot with soy sauce or chili sauce. These buns are best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for later reheating. Enjoy your homemade treat!