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BBQ pulled pork bao bun dish served
Steamed dumpling with BBQ meat, onion and cucumber

BBQ pulled pork bao buns

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
The meeting of 'Pulled Pork' with the steamed bun is a true culinary love child. The fattier, juicier character of pork fits perhaps even better with the neutral, slightly sweet bao dough than beef. The play between sticky, smoky BBQ sauce and refreshing, crunchy vegetables makes every bite an experience. Easily made at home if you have leftover roast meat.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 460 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Steamer
  • Frying pan
  • Dough bowl
  • Chopping board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the dough: knead a smooth dough from the flour, sugar, yeast and water mixture, then prove until doubled in size (approx. 1 hour).

Tip: Sugar not only feeds the yeast but also gives the bao dough its characteristic sweet taste.
2 ✓

Shape into small buns, roll them out, brush the surface with oil and fold in half. Steam them for 10-12 minutes.

Tip: Don't place them too tightly in the steamer, as they expand and will stick together!
3 ✓

Warm the pulled pork in a frying pan with the BBQ sauce. Let the sauce thicken slightly and coat the meat strands.

Tip: If the meat is too dry, splash a little water or apple juice underneath.
4 ✓

Slice the red onion and cucumber wafer-thin.

Tip: Thin slices are easier to bite and look more aesthetic.
5 ✓

Fill the steaming buns with the meat and vegetables. Serve immediately.

Tip: Bao is best when the dough is still hot and fluffy.

Recipe FAQ

Can bao dough be frozen?
Yes! Let it cool after steaming, then freeze. Before eating, just re-steam for a few minutes.
What meat should I use?
Pork shoulder or neck is best because their fat content keeps them juicy even after long cooking/roasting.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Plain flour
  • 1 tsp Dried yeast
  • 20 g Sugar
  • 160 ml Lukewarm water
  • 300 g Pork (roasted, pulled)
  • 100 g BBQ sauce
  • 1 pc Red onion
  • 50 g Cucumber
  • 1 tbsp Oil