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Gluten-free steamed Chinese meat buns with flavorful filling on a bamboo steamer.

Steamed Meat Buns

Delightful and fluffy gluten-free steamed meat buns filled with pork and veggies, perfect for any cozy gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese, Gluten-Free
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3.5 cups gluten free bread flour (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 1.67 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola, vegetable, or grapeseed)
  • 1.125 cups warm milk
For the Filling
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons tamari or gluten free soy sauce (plus more for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for filling
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (rice cooking wine)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil (for the filling)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound lean ground pork
  • 0.5 cup shredded cabbage
  • to taste Chopped scallions (for serving, optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line the bottom of a steamer basket with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Make the bread dough by mixing gluten free bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, baking powder, salt, neutral oil, and warm milk until a dough forms.
  3. For the filling, combine minced ginger, tamari, sugar, mirin, sesame oil, black pepper, pork, and shredded cabbage in a bowl.
  4. Shape the buns by wrapping dough around a spoonful of filling and pinching closed.
Cooking
  1. Steam the buns for about 15-20 minutes or until they puff up beautifully.

Notes

For leftovers, store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to a month. Re-steam from frozen for a warm treat. Options for variation include adding shiitake mushrooms or using a sweet red bean paste filling.