Sichuan-style Char Siu Buns

Sichuan-style Char Siu Buns

　　Char siu buns, a type of baked bread, are characterized by their white color, thin skin, and sweet-salty, refreshing taste. Cooking method: steamed. The filling uses meat prepared in a way similar to basic char siu, hence the name.

　　How to make Sichuan-style char siu buns:

　　1. Wash the pork, slice it, and stir-fry in a pan until the moisture evaporates. Add salt and sweet bean sauce, stir-fry briefly, then add sugar and cook until just done and flavorful. Remove from the pan and chop into meat cubes.

　　2. Stir-fry the sugar syrup in the pan, then add the meat cubes and stir well to form the filling. Let it cool before use.

　　3. Use high-quality flour to make leavened dough, and knead in a small amount of sugar and melted lard until smooth.

　　4. Divide the risen dough into sections, flatten them, wrap in the filling, shape into slightly thick buns, place them in steamer baskets, and steam over high heat for 15 minutes to finish.

　　Key tips: Do not add too much sugar to the filling; aim for a salty, savory flavor with a slight sweetness. Steam over high heat without reducing the temperature.