"This baozi recipe makes delicious, authentic Chinese steamed pork buns that can be enjoyed fresh or frozen and reheated for a quick and tasty meal or snack...."
INGREDIENTS
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5 g active dry yeast ((about 1 1/2 teaspoons, or more precisely, 1.6 teaspoons; best to use weight measurements))
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8 g granulated sugar ((2 teaspoons))
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1 1/2 cups lukewarm water ((355 ml))
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580 g all purpose flour ((about 5 cups, plus extra for kneading and rolling))
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700 g ground pork ((1 1/2 pounds; can substitute ground chicken or beef))
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3 tablespoons water ((45 ml))
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil ((45 ml))
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2 tablespoons ginger ((about 20g, minced))
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1 large onion ((about 20g, minced))
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2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((30 ml, can substitute any other Chinese rice wine or dry cooking sherry))
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1 tablespoon dark soy sauce ((15 ml))
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1 tablespoon sweet bean sauce ((甜面酱; can substitute hoisin sauce))
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2 tablespoons ground bean sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar ((4g))
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1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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2 teaspoons sesame oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch ((mixed with 1 tablespoon water))
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3 scallions ((finely chopped))