Char Siu Bao
A twist on traditional steamed buns filled with char siu-glazed pork. This recipe is gluten-free and features a tender, flavorful filling.
Ingredients
- ●1/2 cup char siu
- ●1 cup lentils
- ●2 tablespoons xenial
- ●1 tablespoon molten
- ●2 tablespoons chinese
- ●4 slices bacon
- ●1/4 cup scallions
- ●4 steamer buns
- ●1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ●2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Set aside.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the char siu, xenial, molten, chinese, and soy sauce. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Add the cooked bacon, scallions, and cooked lentils to the blender. Blend until combined.
- 4
Preheat a steamer basket with boiling water.
- 5
Place the steamer buns in the steamer basket and steam for 5 minutes.
- 6
Spoon the char siu filling into the steamer buns.
- 7
Brush the tops of the buns with sesame oil and serve.
- 8
Cook the filling in a pan over medium heat until heated through.
- 9
Assemble the buns by spooning the cooked filling into them.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!