Pressure Cooker Steamed Pork Bao Buns (Char Siu Bao)

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2/3 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cup char siu pork (or leftover pulled pork)
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
• 1 1/2 cup water, for the pressure cooker

Steps

1. 1

   Make dough: mix flour, sugar, yeast, and baking powder. Add warm water and oil, knead until smooth. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Make filling: combine diced pork, hoisin, oyster sauce, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Heat and stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened. Let cool.

3. 3

   Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each into a circle, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and pleat to seal.

4. 4

   Place buns on small parchment squares. Arrange in a steamer basket that fits inside the pressure cooker.

5. 5

   Pour 1.5 cups water into the pressure cooker, place the steamer basket inside, and use the steam function (or low pressure) for 10-12 minutes.

6. 6

   Quick release pressure. Serve buns warm.