Name: Authentic Sheng Jian Bao Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: *For the Dough:**; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300g); 1 teaspoon instant yeast; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup warm water (120ml, around 110°F / 43°C); 1/4 cup room temperature water (60ml); 1 tablespoon neutral oil (like canola or vegetable); *For the Filling:**; 1 lb ground pork (at least 20% fat); 1 cup scallions, finely chopped (about 5-6 scallions); 1 tablespoon ginger, freshly grated; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (for color); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup unsalted chicken or pork stock, chilled (this will become the soup gelatin); 1 packet unflavored gelatin powder (about 2.5 teaspoons or 7g), dissolved in 2 tablespoons of cold water; *For Cooking and Garnish:**; 2 tablespoons neutral oil for pan-frying; 1/2 cup water for steaming; 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds

Sheng Jian Bao 🇨🇳 China

Pan-fried pork buns with a crispy bottom and a soft top, similar to a combination of baozi and guotie.

pan-fried pork buns

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Dough pork scallions sesame seeds

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