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Steamed Pork Buns (Jjinppang-mandu)

Fluffy steamed buns filled with a savory pork and vegetable mixture.

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Korean
medium
3h 0m
16
nut-free
Prep: 1h 0m
Cook: 2h 0m
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Lukewarm water
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Dry yeastDissolved in water
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup OnionChopped
  • 1.5 cups CarrotSliced into matchsticks
  • 1.5 cups Green onionChopped
  • 1 teaspoon SaltFor vegetables
  • 400 grams Pork bellyMinced
  • 2 cloves GarlicMinced
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • Black ground pepper(optional)To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oilFor sautéing
  • 1/3 cup Soy sauceFor sauce
  • 2 tablespoons VinegarFor sauce
  • 2 teaspoons SugarFor sauce
  • Onion(optional)Chopped, for sauce
  • Green chili pepper(optional)Chopped, for sauce
  • Sesame seeds(optional)Roasted, for sauce
  • Hot pepper flakes(optional)Optional, for sauce
Instructions
  1. 1

    Dissolve dry yeast in lukewarm water with sugar and salt.

    2 min

  2. 2

    Add vegetable oil and mix with flour to form dough.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Let dough rise for 40 minutes.

    40 min

  4. 4

    Chop and prepare vegetables: onion, carrot, green onion. Sprinkle with salt and let sit.

    10 min

  5. 5

    Mince pork belly with garlic, add soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Mix well.

    5 min

  6. 6

    Squeeze water from vegetables and combine with pork mixture.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Sauté filling in vegetable oil for 3 minutes.

    3 min

  8. 8

    Roll out dough into circles, fill with pork mixture, and shape buns.

    15 min

  9. 9

    Let buns rise for another 20 minutes.

    20 min

  10. 10

    Steam buns over medium-high heat for 20 minutes.

    20 min

  11. 11

    Prepare sauce by mixing soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, onion, chili pepper, and sesame seeds.

    5 min

Equipment Needed
steamer
mixing bowl
knife
cutting board
rolling pin

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