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Dim Sum: Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns)

Chinese (Cantonese) · East Asia Top Pick STEAMED
9/10

Fluffy steamed buns filled with sweet BBQ pork.

Pork Dumpling Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

The dough uses a combination of yeast and baking powder for extra fluffiness; the filling is sweet-savory.

Key Ingredients

flour yeast sugar char siu pork oyster sauce hoisin sesame oil

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