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Pan-fried buns

From the video “Sheng Jian Bao (recipe) 生煎包 Pan Fried Pork Bun” by Omnivore's Cookbook. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Omnivore's Cookbook. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personInvolvedFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~60 min
est.
Serves
~3
est.
Cost
~$2.06*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$13.94* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
20

Ingredients

May contain gluten, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.19*for the batch in the video
~$2.06*per serving

You save about ~$13.94* per serving (87% less*) than ordering it out — ~$41.81* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

10 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: instant yeast, shaoxing wine, ground white pepper

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving754 kcal · 38% of 2,000
Fat36 g46%
Saturated fat7.8 g39%
Sodium632 mg27%
Carbohydrate84 g30%
Fiber3.1 g11%
Total sugars2.8 gno daily value
Added sugars2 g4%
Protein22 g44%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+16 of 20
  • Fiber+6 of 20
  • Saturated fat−10 of 20
  • Sodium−7 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 15 of 16 ingredient lines (99% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: average of rules (1: 227 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (4)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: ginger water. Not matched to nutrient data: instant yeast. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl
  • chopsticks
  • rolling pin
  • pan
  • lid

What the video didn’t say

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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Omnivore's Cookbook’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Pan-fried buns

What makes Omnivore's Cookbook's Pan-fried buns recipe and technique special?

Omnivore's Cookbook's take on Pan-fried buns focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Overmixing makes filling tough; beat until just sticky. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Pan-fried buns at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Pan-fried buns recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Pan-fried buns ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Pan-fried buns can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Omnivore's Cookbook's Pan-fried buns?

This recipe utilizes approximately 20 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Pan-fried buns?

The official cooking video by Omnivore's Cookbook is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.