Classic Pork Char Siu Pau

Ingredients

• 200 g Pork shoulder (trimmed)
• 2 tablespoons Char siu sauce
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 120 g All-purpose flour
• 60 ml Milk
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Water (for steaming)

Instructions

1. 1

   1. In a bowl, combine pork shoulder with char siu sauce, soy sauce, and honey; marinate for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   2. While the pork marinates, whisk together flour, baking powder, milk, and vegetable oil to form a soft dough; let rest 5 minutes.

3. 3

   3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated pork for 3‑4 minutes per side until caramelized.

4. 4

   4. Transfer the seared pork to a plate and let cool slightly, then slice into thin strips.

5. 5

   5. Divide the dough into two equal portions, roll each into a circle (≈8 cm diameter), place pork strips in the center, and pinch the edges to seal the bun.

6. 6

   6. Place the filled buns on parchment paper in a steamer basket, steam over boiling water for 12‑15 minutes until the buns are puffed and cooked through.

7. 7

   7. Remove buns from steamer, let cool 2 minutes, then serve warm.