mushroom pork buns

How to Make Delicious Pork and Shiitake Buns

Making fluffy pork and shiitake buns is easier than you think! Follow this step-by-step guide to recreate this comforting classic at home.

Ingredients: For the dough, you’ll need 300g all-purpose flour, 2.5 tsp yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 120ml warm milk, and 1 tbsp oil. For the filling, prepare 200g ground pork, 100g shiitake mushrooms (finely chopped), 2 green onions (minced), 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar.

Steps:

1. Make the dough: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk, let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Mix flour and salt, add the yeast mixture and oil, knead into a smooth dough. Let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled.

2. Prepare the filling: Sauté shiitakes until tender, set aside. Cook pork until browned, add mushrooms, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, cool completely.

3. Shape the buns: Punch down the dough, divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a circle, place 1-2 tbsp filling in the center, pleat the edges to seal.

4. Steam: Place buns on parchment-lined steamer baskets, let them rest for 15 minutes. Steam over high heat for 15 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy these savory, bouncy buns as a breakfast treat or snack! They pair perfectly with hot tea or soy sauce.