Shengjianbao
Chinese Chinese - Noodles and Dumplings

Shengjianbao

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 300g flour
  • • 180ml warm water
  • • 1 tsp yeast
  • • 300g minced pork
  • • 100g pork skin jelly, chopped
  • • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the flour, yeast, and water into a dough and rise 1 hour.

2
Phase 2

Mix the pork, skin jelly, spring onions, ginger, and soy sauce.

3
Phase 3

Divide the dough, fill each piece, and pleat to seal the top.

4
Phase 4

Fry the buns seam-side down in a hot oiled pan until golden.

5
Phase 5

Add 150ml water, cover, and steam 10 minutes until the water is gone; crisp the bases and serve.