Steamed Pork Buns
Makes:6
400gporkmid-loinchops
¼ cup Hoi Sin sauce
2tablespoonssoysauce
3teaspoonsfinelygratedfreshginger
1teaspoonChinesefivespicepowder
1teaspoonsesameoil
1garlicclove,crushed
1¼cupsplainflour
3teaspoonscastersugar
2teaspoonsdriedyeast
¼cupwarmmilk
¼cuplukewarmwater
1½tablespoonspeanutoil
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste
1.Heat2cupsofwaterinwokwithsteamer
rackinplaceonsetting9.Coverwithlid.
2.Oncewaterhasreachedasimmeradd
porktotherack.Coverandcookfor15
minutes.
3.Transferporktoabowlandshredmeat.
4.Combinepork,hoisinsauce,soy,ginger,
five spice powder, oil and garlic in a large
bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Coverandrefrigeratefor1hour.
5.Meanwhile,combinetheflour,sugarand
yeastinalargebowl.Makeawellinthe
centre.Combinethemilk,waterand1
tablespoon of the oil in a jug. Add to dry
ingredients and stir to combine.
6.Kneaddoughonalightlyflouredsurface
for5minutesoruntilsmooth.Use
remaining oil to lightly grease a large bowl.
Place dough in bowl. Cover with plastic
wrapandplaceinawarmplacefor30
minutesoruntildoubledinsize.
7. Punch dough down. Knead for a further
5minutes.Placeinagreasedbowland
allowtoproofforafurther30minutes.
8. Shapedoughintoa5x20cmlog.
Cutintosixequalportions.
9. Flatten each dough portion. Place equal
amountsofporkmixtureoncentreof
dough and bring side of dough up to
enclose. Roll into a ball. Cut a small
cross in top of each bun.
10.Heat2cupsofwaterinwokonsetting9.
Cover with lid. Bring to a simmer. Cover
rackwithapieceofbakingpaper.Place
porkbunscreasesidedownonpaper.
Coverwithlid.Cookfor15-20minutesor
untilcooked.Serve.
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