# Pan-fried buns (from Omnivore's Cookbook)

Video: [Sheng Jian Bao (recipe) 生煎包 Pan Fried Pork Bun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo) by [Omnivore's Cookbook](https://www.youtube.com/@omnivorescookbook).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.06 per serving, ~$6.19 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$13.94* per serving (87%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 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.

## Ingredients

- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced ginger ginger
- 1/4 cup hot water hot water
- 250 g (1 2/3 cup) all-purpose flour all-purpose flour
- 50 g (1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon) cornstarch cornstarch
- 4 g (3/4 teaspoon) instant yeast instant yeast
- 5 g (1 teaspoon) sugar sugar
- 150 g (2/3 cup) warm water warm water
- 15 g (1 tablespoon) vegetable oil vegetable oil
- 4 green onions green onions
- 8 oz (227 g) ground pork ground pork
- ginger water ginger water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons light soy sauce light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 teaspoon salt salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons oil oil
- 1/4 cup hot water hot water

## Steps

1. [0:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=3s) Mince ginger and steep in hot water.
2. [0:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=13s) Mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, instant yeast, and sugar in a bowl.
3. [0:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=18s) Add warm water gradually and stir with chopsticks.
4. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=32s) Add vegetable oil and knead the dough until smooth.
5. [1:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=91s) Cover the dough and let it rest until doubled in size.
6. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=93s) Chop green onions, reserving some for garnish.
7. [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=128s) Combine ground pork, ginger water, soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, salt, sugar, and white pepper in a bowl.
8. [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=134s) Beat the meat mixture until liquid is absorbed and sticky, then fold in green onions and sesame oil.
9. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=150s) Punch down the rested dough, knead briefly, and divide in half.
10. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=207s) Roll one half into a log and cut into 12 even pieces, keeping them covered.
11. [4:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=251s) Flatten dough pieces and roll out into circles.
12. [4:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=272s) Add filling to each wrapper, pleat edges to seal into buns.
13. [5:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=338s) Let assembled buns rest.
14. [5:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=342s) Heat oil in a pan, place buns inside, and brown bottoms over medium-high heat.
15. [5:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=350s) Pour in hot water, cover, and cook over medium heat.
16. [6:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K5LOqpCBGo&t=385s) Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

## Equipment

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

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- totalMin

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