Shengjian Bao

The method

6 steps · 2 hr

1. 01

   Mix flour, yeast, water into a soft dough; rest 1 hour.

2. 02

   Combine pork, aspic, wine, soy, sesame, scallions into filling.

3. 03

   Divide dough into 20 pieces; roll thick discs and pleat around filling.

4. 04

   Sear buns bottom-down in oiled skillet until golden.

5. 05

   Add 1/2 cup water, cover, steam 8 minutes until water evaporates.

6. 06

   Uncover, crisp bottoms 1 more minute; scatter sesame and scallions.