Description
These fluffy, steamed bao buns feature tender beef filling seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil for a savory, sweet Asian-inspired treat. Pillowy dough encases richly marinated meat in a handheld fusion of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup warm water (110°F)
1 pound beef brisket (or chuck/short ribs)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium optional)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional substitute with Thousand Island dressing for vegan version)
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch (to thicken filling)
Instructions
Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a bowl
Add vegetable oil to dry ingredients before adding warm water slowly
Form rough dough with spoon or mixer
Knead on floured surface 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic
Rest dough in oiled bowl covered with damp cloth for 1 hour
Cook beef brisket over medium-high heat to brown
Add soy sauce, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30-40 minutes until tender
Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to create slurry
Add slurry to beef mixture and simmer until thickened
Cool beef mixture, form into balls (10 pieces)
Roll out dough into small balls, flatten with thumb to form buns
Place beef filling in center of each wrapper
Seal edges, place on lined tray
Steam for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked
Let rest 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use bread flour for chewier texture
Coconut oil adds faint sweetness
Thousand Island dressing is vegan substitute for oyster sauce
Store in airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat in steamer to maintain texture
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Beef Recipes
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bao bun
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 288mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 65mg