Sheng Jian Bao (Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns)

Ingredients

• • 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger (minced)
• • 1/4 cup hot water
• • 250 g (1 2/3 cup) plain flour
• • 50 g (1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) cornflour
• • 4 g (3/4 teaspoon) instant yeast
• • 5 g (1 teaspoon) sugar
• • 150 g (2/3 cup) warm water ((*Footnote 1))
• • 15 g (1 tablespoon) vegetable oil
• • 8 oz (227 g) minced pork ((*Footnote 2))
• • 1 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• • 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce) (*Footnote 3))
• • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine
• • 1/2 teaspoon salt
• • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• • 4 spring onions (sliced)
• • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• • 1/2 cup hot water (separated)
• • Chopped spring onions (for garnish (Optional))
• • Roasted sesame seeds (for garnish (Optional))

Preparation Steps