This sort of beef bun is found in Chinese bakeries along with other tasty treats. Char Siu Bao, or pig buns, are barbecued pork-filled buns. I baked mine, but they can be steamed.
Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small basin and let sit for 15 minutes until foaming. Add flour, egg, oil, salt, and yeast mixture to a large bowl.
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If the dough is too sticky, add extra flour and mix with your hands. Knead the dough for a few more minutes on a floured surface until elastic.
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The dough should rise in a lightly greased basin until doubled in size in a warm place. Reserve tiny pork loin chunks.
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Mix garlic and ginger paste, vegetable oil, honey, Hoisin sauce, soy sauce, wine, pepper, salt, five spice powder, and sesame oil in a medium bowl.
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Marinate the pork for an hour until the dough is almost finished. Add a tablespoon of vegetable oil to a pan over medium heat.
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Add the pork mixture and marinade to the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes until the pork is cooked through.
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Mix in the green onions before removing from heat. Start with a 350-degree oven. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
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Roll each ball into a 4- or 5-inch disc with a rolling pin. Put a heaping scoop of meat mixture in the middle.
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Gather the disc edges to seal the bun. Bun sealed side down on oiled baking sheet. With remaining meat mixture and balls, repeat.
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After brushing the buns with egg wash, bake them for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are nicely browned on top.